A coral farm in Bundaberg is set to boost production, with the ultimate aim of rehabilitating the Great Barrier Reef.
A $300,000 federal government grant will help Monsoon Aquatics expand, with the ultimate aim of helping restore the Great Barrier Reef.
"Spawning is the next level," said Director Daniel Kimberly.
"So rather than producing 10, 20 or 50 corals from one piece, we might be able to produce 10,000, 20,000 or more."
Spawning is also a more efficient and sustainable method than propagation, which Mr Kimberley compared to "taking cuttings as you would in your garden".
"...hopefully, one day, the technology that we get from this project will go towards reef restoration."