Building Resilient
Reefs in Bonaire

We strengthen Bonaire’s coral reefs by combining science,
innovation, and community action, helping them
adapt to a rapidly changing ocean.
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Strengthening Coral Populations since 2012

We combine hands-on restoration with cutting-edge science to help vulnerable coral populations recover, adapt, and thrive. Powered by our network of partner dive shops, volunteers, and global supporters, our mission is to strengthen Bonaire’s reef ecosystems as they face rising environmental challenges.

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Discover our projects around Bonaire and witness the positive changes we’ve made around the island.

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News

Finding Resilience: Expanding Our Lac Bay Nursery
October 23, 2025
By RRFB Intern Jette Damminger Lac Bay is a shallow and dynamic ecosystem on Bonaire’s southeast coast where coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves meet – making it both ecologically rich and highly sensitive to change. This year, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire (RRFB) has expanded its nursery here to include a wider range of stony ...

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RRFB divers search the reef for signs of pillar coral spawning on Tuesday night. Photo credit: Julian Beccari
RRFB Breeds Rare Pillar Coral for the First Time on Bonaire
August 20, 2025
For the first time, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire (RRFB) has successfully collected spawn from pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) and raised young corals through its breeding program. Pillar coral is critically endangered and has been devastated by diseases and bleaching, with only a handful of colonies remaining on Bonaire. For species like pillar coral, now too ...

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Divers, snorkelers, and staff at Buddy Dive Resort. Credit: Julian Beccari
ReeFiesta 2025 Brings Over 200 People Together to Restore Bonaire’s Reefs
June 2, 2025
Over 200 people came together on World Reef Awareness Day to celebrate coral restoration at Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire’s 7th annual ReeFiesta. The event featured guided dives and snorkels at 13 coral nurseries around the island, followed by a community celebration with speakers, reef education, and a raffle. With the support of 16 partner dive ...

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Our coral species

Last updated: February 2024

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Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire is a non-profit, non-governmental organization located in Bonaire. We have an official ANBI-status as designated by the Dutch Tax Administration (RSIN 825690468), and are accredited as a CAF America Validated Organization. Our Fiscal Identification Number is 303074802. RRFB is also a registered Global Giving non-profit organization as of 2024.