Bivalve BioConcrete: Organic Recruitment Cues Fosters Reef
CTC’s proprietary Bivalve BioConcrete formula contains organic chemicals that shellfish larvae use to locate established shellfish reef to attached to.
The formula also contains agents that increase the wettability and hydrophillia of concrete, which fosters the formation of biofilm required for larval attachment.
Bivalve BioConcrete additive is added to regular concrete.
Natural recruitment & remote setting has been demonstrated.
Can be used in all types of marine structures to add nature-based component to coastal infrastructure.