Laem Jong Transplant Site
Laem Jong is located at the southern end of Phi Phi Ley Island on the east side just before Loh Samah Bay. The site consists of a shallow reef flat that drops to a slope. The site was originally a habitat for large fields of acropora colonies that covered the slope. In 2010 the global bleaching event decimated these acropora fields leaving a barren field of dead standing coral.
Laem Jong Transplant Site
Laem Jong is located at the southern end of Phi Phi Ley Island on the east side just before Loh Samah Bay. The site consists of a shallow reef flat that drops to a slope. The site was originally a habitat for large fields of acropora colonies that covered the slope. In 2010 the global bleaching event decimated these acropora fields.
The work to date
Attaching fragments to the metal racks has been very successful so far. Transplanting commenced at the Laem Jong site in 2015. Originally we attached to dead-standing ‘acropora’ coral however success levels using this method was limited, partially due to some minor bleaching events that occurred since then. However in 2019 colleagues at the Phuket Marine Biology Center provided 72 metal frames that could hold just over 1000 fragments. This program was expanded in 2020 with another 20 frames along with 10 wire mesh units.
Transplanting techniques
After 12 months in the coral nursery most of our corals are ready to be transplanted back onto the coral reef. We select specific locations based upon the depth and the suitability from that specific coral species. we also focus on sites that have considerable reef damage.
Over the 14 years of this project, we have explored numerous techniques for re-attaching corals to the substrate, and each has had different levels of success.




The work to date
Attaching fragments to the metal racks has been very successful so far. Transplanting commenced at the Laem Jong site in 2015. Originally we attached to dead-standing ‘acropora’ coral however success levels using this method was limited, partially due to some minor bleaching events that occurred since then. However in 2019 we (DMCR) installed 72 metal frames that could hold just over 1000 fragments. This program was expanded in 2020 with another 20 frames along with 10 wire mesh units
Transplanting techniques
After 12 months in the coral nursery most of our corals are ready to be transplanted back onto the coral reef. We select specific locations based upon the depth and the suitability from that specific coral species. we also focus on sites that have considerable reef damage.
Over the 14 years of this project, we have explored numerous techniques for re-attaching corals to the substrate, and each has had different levels of success.




Coral Rehabilitation Workshop
Our Coral Rehabilitation Workshop aims to teach students about coral reefs and other marine organisms.
The workshop looks at the role of the coral reef ecosystem and the types of threats that have an impact on the health of the reef.
As part of the workshop students are taught the techniques used for restocking the coral nursery and the methodology used in transplanting the corals back to the coral reefs.
Learn More about our Workshop

Coral Rehabilitation Workshop
Our Coral Rehabilitation Workshop aims to teach students about coral reefs and other marine organisms.
The workshop looks at the role of the coral reef ecosystem and the types of threats that have an impact on the health of the reef.
As part of the workshop students are taught the techniques used for restocking the coral nursery and the methodology used in transplanting the corals back to the coral reefs.
Learn More about our Workshop
