Coral Restoration

Coral reefs hold over 35% of the world's diversity and are disappearing at an accelerating rate. By reestablishing reefs with cultivars that are heat resistant, groups throughout the world are attempting to save this ecosystem. MPI’s non-toxic, fast-curing adhesives are a step forward in this effort.

The Challenge

"While it may seem like a simple issue, finding a more effective adhesive has the potential to result in a three times efficiency increase for coral outplanting overnight. While there are other challenges to scaling up, this one will have the most immediate effect.”
-Tom Moore, NOAA Coral Reef Restoration Program Manager​

Benefits

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded MPI a Phase One SBIR grant to develop a fast, strong, and safe underwater adhesive system to attach new corals during reef reconstruction.
MPI has developed a system that can be deployed in salt water in a fraction of the time and the cost of existing systems. Currently in final testing, it is expected to be available for purchase in Q1 2022.

How to Work With Us...

Researchers

If you are assessing more effective transplant and propagation methods and would like to discuss our materials for use or specialized non-toxic adhesive development please drop us an email.
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Professionals

We can safely and effectively increase your building, propagation, and transplant processes, whether it be for reef relocation, restoration, or new building in nature or in an aquarium setting.
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Corporate Partners

If you have a particularly difficult underwater adhesive challenge or have an application particularly suited to MPI products, please contact us to explore shared opportunities.
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