Ecosystemism: harnessing biological and 3D new design technologies to regenerate reef functions
Abstract
Ecosystemism is a new paradigm merging design with biology. It proposes shifting away from restoring historical coral reef forms which are unsustainable under future climate constraints toward regenerating the ecological functions that underpin resilience. Rather than structural mimicry, this approach scales refuge, flow modulation, and trophic support through advanced fabrication, biological insight, and monitoring.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
Offshore Engineering and Technologies
Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
Publication details
- Journal / source
- npj Ocean Sustainability
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 4 June 2026
- Language
- EN