Biomimetic material that restores coastlines.
REEFBUDS® is a regenerative infrastructure solution for coastal adaptation, marine ecosystem regeneration, and carbon sequestration.
18+
years of experience and data
11,000+
units deployed across Southeast Asia
1,500%
increase in coral settlement
99%
faster coral recruitment rates
REEFBUDS® is transforming eroded coastlines and deadzones into living infrastructure.
Protect Shorelines
Engineered for wave attenuation, REEFBUDS® reduces coastal erosion and reinforces with living shorelines—safeguarding against rising seas.
Restore Ecosystems
Support rapid biological colonization of micro organisms in only 24–72 hours, with fish and invertebrate species arriving in weeks.
Remove Carbon
Made from plant-based waste, each unit locks in carbon at casting and continues capturing it through long-term marine growth.
Collect Data Remotely
Embedded sensors provide a constant stream of data, offering valuable insights into eco-system health and deployment impact monitoring.
What makes REEFBUDS® different?
Inspired by coral reefs, REEFBUDS® mimics nature’s efficiency in habitat creation, wave attenuation, and carbon cycling.
See how else we're using REEFBUDS®.
Calcification
Catalyzes with sea-water, similarly to coral or shell-forming marine organisms, making an ultra-stable habitat.
Highly Porous
Collects micro-algae and phytoplankton through capillary action, while absorbing 25-30% of its weight in seawater.
pH Balanced
Prevents disruption of ecosystems and oxygenates dead zones while traditional concrete produces numerous negative impacts.
Circular Economy
Our material is made from local organic and inorganic waste, transforming agricultural byproducts into regenerative infrastructure.
Case studies of marine deployments.
Since 2007, REEFBUDS® continue to be deployed across the Philippines to address coral reef degradation. To date, deployments have successfully demonstrated:
Revival of barren marine dead zones into thriving ecosystems
Coral recruitment rates far exceeding traditional substrates
Increased fisheries productivity in polluted waters
Efficacy of organic biomass in substrates
For case study data and information, contact us directly at [email protected].
We're Supported by Public, Private, and Civic Partners
From federal research institutions to grassroots glass recyclers, REEFBUDS® is built on collaboration. Our work is made possible by a growing coalition of partners across science, public art, policy, and climate innovation—each committed to restoring coastlines and regenerating life beneath the surface.
We're looking for partners!
Public Gulf Coast pilot partners
Raw material suppliers
Research collaborators
Corporate sponsors / ESG funders
Permitting & regulatory partners
Public art co-designers