Coral cover and diversity decline in the Caribbean is threatening both marine ecosystems and peoples´ livelihoods. Mexican specialists are working together for the restoration of the coral reef using mineral accretion technology (use of a low voltage electricity to improve the health and growth rates of corals and other marine organisms), as well as artificial structures to provide a surface to which corals can adhere and grow. Such technique has proved to be effective for coral restauration in the area.  A coral nursery currently has 4500 fragments of coral developing with a 90% survival rate.

The National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC) and the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) have provided further support for the development of coral reef restauration in an area of 3,500 m2 within the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.

Local population and fishermen cooperatives contribute to the project by keeping such restauration areas safe and long-term monitored.