<ul><li>Architects and marine biologists at Florida International University have developed BIOCAP tiles, a series of 3D printed coral reefs to combat climate change by creating cooler microenvironments on seawalls.</li><li>Each BIOCAP tile is designed to support marine life, reduce wave impacts, and help water cities like Miami adapt to rising sea levels, enhancing ecological balance along shorelines.</li><li>These 3D printed coral reef seawalls mimic natural shoreline conditions, providing homes for marine organisms that filter water, while reducing wave energy impact on seawalls.</li><li>The BIOCAP project, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency, has entered a two-year pilot phase in Miami, aiming to measure biodiversity, water quality, and wave energy reduction.</li></ul>

3D printed coral reefs in miami fight climate change using microenvironments on seawalls

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