Restoration is a relatively new science that soon may need to be applied on a larger scale to mitigate effects of hurricanes, bleaching events, and disease outbreaks(Precht 1998). Current research is focusing on methods to enhance coral recruitment, restore the natural balance of herbivores and maintain coral nurseries to rescue and rehabilitate fragments generated by physical disturbances, for use as transplants for degraded areas. The application of new technologies like those used in the Fortuna Reefer restoration can continue to advance the science. Emphasis must be placed on scientifically based approaches needed to assess the outcome of restoration efforts and improve techniques to restore,rehabilitate, and replace damaged corals.