Available resources will determine the viability of performing this method. These include human, economic, and logistical resources for both in-water and on land operations. Primarily, you must have access to a diving center for the provision of tanks, boat, and dive gear; and have a team of restoration technicians or trained divers who can carry out the tests, as well as monitor and retrieve them. In addition, it is imperative to have the necessary government permits to handle coral and for the establishment of underwater structures if necessary. In already up and running restoration programs, this would incur no additional cost to ongoing restoration operations. However, if it is done occasionally without any established restoration program, all expenses associated with this activity must be considered (tanks, dive gear, boat, payment of personnel and training-associated costs, permit fees, etc.). Also, some tools and materials would be needed:
o Rope structure: rope, anchors, and buoys.
o Table, dome, or A-frame: rebar.
o PVC tree: PVC pipes, driller, nylon, anchor, buoy.
For the analysis of the tests once the tissue growth period is concluded, a stereoscopic microscope is required (for instance: SMZ-143 N2LED, MOTIC).