Low carbon environmentally friendly concrete mattresses

Nature inclusive Low carbon concrete mattresses designed to meet traditional industry standards but with some crucial differences

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Product Overview

Designed to operate as traditional industry concrete mattresses, but with some crucial differences

No plasitcs, low carbon and boasting unique 3D printed textures and design – the Reef mat offers unparalleled biodiversity benefits and subsea protection.

Performing with the same engineering function, deployment methods and being a similar weight and density to standard marine mattresses… the Reef mat stands out with its low carbon, environmentally marine friendly concrete and nature inclusive design finish. It also uses a replacement for polypropylene rope (currently steel wire, and researching others) and contains no plastics … not even in the paint.

Our custom Nature Inclusive Designs (NID) specifically targets and encourages local fish, crustaceans, corals and kelp/ seaweed species for impressive net biodiversity gains whilst providing effective subsea and asset protection.

A recent study found the average cost of decommissioning each traditional mattress is approx $13,000 USD and increasing. A saving which can be greatly multiplied across each project.

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Benefits

Product Spec

98% Recycled Materials
100% Plastic Free
Unparalleled Biodiversity Results
Award-Winning Carbon Neutral Construction

Sectors

Reef Mat Applications

Coastal

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Offshore

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Scientific Facts

Reef Mat Spec

2,350kg/m³
Density
6m x 3m
Reef mat size
>91%
Carbon saving over Portland Cement
100%
Plastic-free

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In more detail

No PLASTICS
Currently the Reef mat replaces all polypropylene ropes with steel wire as we continue researching and testing other environmentally friendly options. This makes the Reef mat completely free of plastics… not even found in the paint.
unique 3d printed textures for impressive net biodiversity gains
Our unique 3D printed textures and design means the Reef mat specifically targets and encourages local fish, crustaceans, corals and kelp/ seaweed species for impressive net biodiversity gains whilst providing effective subsea protection.
bespoke Lifting Frame
To make deployment on location as seamless and sustainable as possible, our Reef mats have a custom-made lifting frame which simplifies and speeds up the installation process .

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What our clients are saying

Testimonials

"It's been a real pleasure working with ARC Marine's enthusiastic, professional, and passionate team."
"It has been a pleasure to collaborate with Arc Marine and our project partners on the Falmouth harbour reef cube installation and STEM school outreach. Arc Marine have nature and biodiversity enhancement at the front and centre of their work, and it is exciting to already be able to see a positive outcome for biodiversity in the region."
"Kier, the Environment Agency, and Atkins have been very impressed with the quality of finish of the units"
"The ARC team provided a seamless transition from deployment study to product supply on a complex project. We are looking forward to the next one."
"These pioneering products have the potential to improve the health of our oceans for generations to come"