Building a second in-water coral gene bank
CRF moved the first 1,000 of roughly 3,500 planned corals to its Elbow Nursery, beginning a full replication of genetic diversity across two ocean-based sites.
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CORAL REEFS & OCEAN RESTORATION
Coral Restoration Foundation
Develops and implements strategies to protect and restore endangered coral reefs while educating and empowering others to take part in reef conservation.
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What their work protects or supports
Large-scale coral restoration
Reef research and restoration methods
Education and community empowerment
WHY IT CONNECTS TO AURA RENÉ
Meaning that extends beyond the jewelry
Coral reefs are living ecosystems filled with color, movement, and interconnected life—the same kind of natural detail Aura René draws from for ocean-inspired jewelry.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
What they’re doing now
Nearly 16,000 corals returned to reefs
CRF reports returning nearly 16,000 corals from 17 species to 10 reef sites in the Florida Keys between October 2025 and June 2026.
See current field updates ↗190 divers pivoted to nursery care
When weather prevented outplanting, 190 divers cleaned 100 Coral Trees—maintenance that helps nursery corals grow before future reef restoration.
Explore Coralpalooza ↗IMPACT IN MOTION
See more restoration in action
▶ Current CRF field videos
CRF’s live feed includes nursery work, coral outplanting, diver training, and Coralpalooza footage produced by the organization.
Coralpalooza around the world →See how more than 20 organizations across 14 countries and territories participated in the 2026 restoration movement.
SUPPORT THROUGH THE RENÉ EFFECT
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Every Aura René product gives back 10%, including sale-priced pieces. Aura René funds the contribution, so nothing extra is added to your order. Add a piece, open your cart, and select Coral Restoration Foundation before checkout.
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