In an exciting first for the Foundation and the island of Bonaire, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire (RRFB) has started growing three species of boulder corals in its nurseries. These three coral species are among the most common reef-builders that make up Bonaire’s reefs – lobed star coral (Orbicella annularis), mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata), and ...

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Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire has entered an exciting five-year partnership with SECORE International to bring a new and innovative reef restoration technique, known as larval propagation, to Bonaire for the first time. For the past decade, SECORE International has been a leader in the study of the sexual reproduction of corals and has conducted pioneering ...

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Over the course of the past 3 months, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire has had two interns working in the office, teaching the interns about and involving them in our coral restoration efforts. Caroline and Mackenzie came to Bonaire from the States in May, and as their time nears its end, they wanted to share a ...

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On World Reef Day (June 1st), Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire (RRFB) hosted its 4th annual reef restoration event in celebration of our coral reefs. ReeFiesta is an educational event that aims to bring divers and conservation-minded individuals together to promote ocean preservation and provide an introduction to reef restoration. The event was part of a variety ...

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Thanks to funding through the BEST 2.0 Programme supported by the European Commission, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire (formerly Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire) is proud to announce the completion of a year-long project at Oil Slick Leap, “Pop-up nursery and coral restoration.” Last year, in January 2018, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire (formerly Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire) ...

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