Innovative composite substrate begins real-world trials as demand for sustainable reef restoration solutions accelerates

Coral reefs, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, are facing unprecedented decline. Scientific projections warn that the majority of the world’s coral reefs could be lost by 2050 due to climate change, rising ocean temperatures, and widespread ecosystem degradation. As restoration efforts scale globally, the need for new, environmentally aligned materials has become increasingly urgent.

Teire, a materials innovation company focused on ecological regeneration, today announced the development of a biodegradable, extrudable composite material designed specifically to support coral settlement, reef restoration, and long-term marine habitat formation.

Unlike conventional reef restoration substrates such as concrete or ceramic structures — which are heavy, static, and biologically inert — Teire’s material is engineered to actively transform in marine environments. Initially lightweight and easy to manufacture into customizable forms, the material gradually integrates into the surrounding ecosystem, stabilizing through natural mineralization and biological processes.

Teire’s goal is to move beyond building artificial reefs and toward enabling living reef systems to regenerate naturally, by designing materials that work with marine biology instead of against it, we can support more resilient and ecologically aligned restoration efforts.”

The material has already been produced as a physical product and is currently undergoing advanced laboratory testing to assess performance, durability, and coral settlement behavior. In parallel, Teire is preparing research partnerships and pilot trials with non-profit reef restoration organizations to evaluate real-world applications.

Patent applications are currently in progress, covering the composite material system and its functional transformation in seawater environments.

To support early adoption and collaborative research, Teire is also launching an early-access product release. This program offers the reef material at a discounted rate to marine researchers, coral farms, aquariums, and reef restoration initiatives seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional substrates.

By aligning materials science with ecological regeneration, Teire aims to position itself as a new platform for reef restoration infrastructure — one that prioritizes biological integration, adaptability, and long-term environmental impact.

“Coral reefs are living systems, and the tools we use to restore them should be living systems too,” the company added.

More information about Teire’s reef material technology and early-access program can be found on their website.

About Teire:

Teire is a materials innovation company developing biodegradable composite systems designed for ecological restoration and sustainable infrastructure. By combining advanced material engineering with natural biological processes, Teire creates solutions that integrate into ecosystems.

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