The Blue World Perspective 2021

Regenerating biodiversity with
Artificial reefs
The loss of biodiversity is a great threat to marine ecosystems. With the development
of ocean-based wind power, concrete constructions are now being submerged in the
ocean. In the UK waters alone, there are some 40,000 concrete matts to cover
underwater pipes, many of these matts require retrieval as they can damage
ecosystems and are therefore classed as marine litter. ARC Marine is an ecoengineering
company whose mission is to accelerate reef creation.
We strive to become industry leaders in
nature inclusive designs and long-term reef
stewardship by creating a model which can be
adopted by everyone, anywhere in the world.
ARC Marine’s vision statement
ARC Marine has created artificial structures called Reef Cubes® and Marine Matt®
that have a minimal carbon footprint to restore reef health. The business is built on
science and model scenarios and test the products in cooperation with scientists and
marine specialists to secure that their products are close to natural habitats. The
unique selling point that ARC Marine offers is that species colonize their products in a
short period of time, creating new habitats in the nektobenthic zone at the bottom of
the ocean. ARC Marine was borne from the desire to leave our environment in a
better place than when it started. That is why they apply their knowledge and
experience to lead the way in developing man-made solutions across a variety of
marine industries – delivering effective solutions that are able to make a difference for
both their clients and our planet.