In the Florida Keys, efforts are underway to repair damaged coral reef systems. A technique called coral IVF is being used by marine scientists. This project involves a collaboration between several researchers and the University of Miami.

The goal is to collect and fertilize coral eggs and sperm, then grow them into young corals. Further details about this restoration work can be found through the University of Miami and other participating organizations, such as Nova Southeastern University's research center in Dania Beach.