Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms

Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms

A rendering of BIOCAP tiles installed along a seawall at Morningside Park in Miami. Sara Pezeshk, CC BY-SAMorningside Park, a beloved neighborhood park in Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, will soon pilot an innovative approach to coastal resilience. BIOCAP tiles, a 3D-printed modular system designed to support marine life and reduce wave impact along urban seawalls, will be installed on the existing seawall there in spring 2025. BIOCA…

Miami Researchers Are Testing A Textured Seawall To Hold Back Water And Create A Home For Marine Organisms

By Sara Pezeshk, Florida International University and Shahin Vassigh, Florida International University Morningside Park, a beloved neighborhood park in Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, will soon pilot an innovative approach to coastal resilience. BIOCAP tiles, a 3D-printed modular system designed to support marine life and reduce wave impact along urban seawalls, will be installed on the existing seawall there in spring 2025. BIOCAP st…