The overall goal of the project is to assist the recovery of deteriorated coral reef areas in Bonaire, using active coral restoration as a strategy to enhance the population of coral species, restoring genetically diverse coral populations primarily via larval propagation. The project will complement and scale-up the existent Bonaire coral restoration activities based on coral fragmentation, thus building the capacity to significantly improve the health, function, and genetic diversity of the island coral reefs. By aiming to restore the population of reef-building corals and create coral habitat, the project will contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services, such as reef growth, nursery function for juvenile reef animals, coastal protection and more.