Academic Publications & Grants
Our technology is validated by leading research institutions and funded by competitive state and federal grants, demonstrating proven effectiveness in coastal protection and habitat restoration.
Research & Publications
Florida Institute of Technology
Over 1.5 years of research conducted on Reef Arches used for shoreline restoration showing the successful biological impacts Reef Arches has on coastal restoration. Biological indicators like benthic infauna show fingerprints of habitat enhancement. Research was published as a Master's Thesis - full research linked below.
University of Maryland
Conducted research on ecosystem restoration potential and biodiversity enhancement through nature-based infrastructure solutions.Reef Arches was featured in this published textbook presented as one of the standards for precast solutions among living shoreline restoration methods. Click below to purchase the textbook.
State & Federal Grants
Resilient Florida Grant Program
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
State funding supporting innovative coastal resilience and nature-based infrastructure solutions that protect Florida's communities and natural resources from climate impacts and coastal erosion.
SBIR Phase I Grant - America's Seed Fund
National Science Foundation
Federal research and development funding recognizing Reef Arches as a groundbreaking innovation in coastal protection technology with significant commercial and environmental potential.
