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Coastalock Study by National Research Council (NRC) and University of Ottawa

ECOncrete’s Coastalock single-layer armor units were recently tested in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the University of Ottawa. Led by researchers Serim Dogaç Sayar,...

COASTALOCK: Single-Layer-Armor Unit Designed for Project and Planet

Interlocking armor is used along many of our coasts and waterfronts as a versatile solution for building breakwaters, coastal erosion control, and land reclamation. Many of the traditional armoring units are problematic...

Coastalock 2.0: Flume Testing Campaign Completed Ahead of Costas Y Puertos 2026 Conference

ECOncrete and the Instituto de Hidráulica Ambiental de la Universidad de Cantabria (IHCantabria) have completed a dedicated physical model testing campaign for Coastalock 2.0, marking a key milestone in the...

Port of Bilbao Coastalock Installation: First Monitoring Results Ahead of Costas y Puertos 2026 Conference

Initial ecological monitoring results from ECOncrete’s Coastalock installation at the Port of Bilbao show greater species richness on the nature-inclusive armor units compared to adjacent control riprap. The...

Nature-Inclusive Revetment

Port of San Diego Project Wins Prestigious Climate Leadership Award

The Port of San Diego and ECOncrete have been honored by The Climate Registry (TCR) with the Innovative Partnership Award in the 2024 Climate Leadership Awards. The prestigious accolade recognizes exemplary leadership...

ECOncrete wins US National Energy Globe award

ECOncrete recently received the National Energy Globe Award for the COASTALOCK technology through a partnership with the Port of San Diego. “COASTALOCK is the trifecta we love: carbon sequestration,...

High-Density Coastalock Revetment

Port Dredged Material Used to Manufacture Coastalocks at the Port of Esbjerg

At the Port of Esbjerg we utilize sediment from port dredging in the concrete mix to manufacture...

Port of San Diego Expands Habitat-Friendly Shoreline Projects with ECOncrete

The Port of San Diego is advancing its commitment to nature-based coastal infrastructure with the expansion of its habitat-friendly shoreline...

ICCE 2022: Coastalock Hydraulic Stability

Jorge Gutiérrez Martínez, our Global Head of Engineering, is presenting at the 37th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE). The event happens biennially, and will take place in Sydney,...

Seawalls & Coastalock Revetment For “Living Ports”

Key Takeaways – NBS for Ports – Report by World Bank and Ecoshape

The recent and extensive World Bank report on “Nature-Based Solutions for Ports”, developed with EcoShape partners Haskoning, Arcadis, Boskalis, and others, underscores the growing potential of nature-based...

Living Ports Project: Measurable Biodiversity Gains in Marine Infrastructure

The Living Ports Project, implemented at the Port of Vigo, provides a scalable, scientifically monitored alternative—integrating eco-engineered concrete technology to enhance biodiversity while maintaining...

2025 Sustainability Delivery Award for ECOncrete

The 2025 Sustainability Delivery Award in the category Nature Positive projects was won jointly by ECOncrete and WSP, as announced at the 2025 Sustainability Delivery Summit North America in Chicago. The award also...

AI To Monitor Marine Biodiversity in Motion

For one of our recent projects, we apply newly developed technology, using underwater cameras and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based analysis to measure and report on marine biodiversity and ecosystem...

Living Ports Project – Partnership with Blue Flag

ECOncrete is the leader of the EU-funded consortium project at the Port of Vigo (Spain). Living Ports will showcase a new direction for working waterfronts across the world through groundbreaking concrete infrastructure...

Next-Generation Port Infrastructure: “Living Ports” In Vigo

ECOncrete® has won the European Commission Horizon 2020 Fast Track to Innovation funding program with a large-scale deployment at the Port of Vigo, Galicia, Spain.The LIVING PORTS is a project designed to transform...

Protected: Habitat Creation in Port Land Remediation

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ECOncrete Hav: Establishing Our Nordic Office in Denmark

Denmark pairs world-class marine and offshore construction expertise with a deeply rooted ecological mindset — making it an ideal setting for advancing nature-inclusive infrastructure. ECOncrete Hav, our new...

TNFD & WWF Publish New Ocean-Related Disclosure Guidance and Pathways for Action

TNFD and WWF released ocean-specific guidelines and action frameworks to integrate nature into financial and business decision-making. Here’s the background and takeaways.Recent global conferences, the Blue...

ECOncrete’s contribution to SDG14

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), Life Below Water, promotes the sustainable use of oceans, preserving marine environments while supporting responsible development. ECOncrete’s mission...

Achieving GBF Targets With Nature-Inclusive Design In Marine Concrete Infrastructure

The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) has emerged as a roadmap for global conservation efforts. With 23 ambitious targets, the GBF emphasizes integrated management, ecosystem restoration, and resilience against...

Planning Infrastructure As Habitat For Biodiversity

The loss of habitat is a direct cause of change in coastal ecosystems, and immediately responsible for the loss of marine biodiversity. With ECOncrete we elevate marine infrastructure to create habitat. On this...

Case Study: Blue Port Infrastructure at the Port of Vigo – the Living Ports Project

Showcasing port infrastructure that also meets environmental goals – the Living Ports project in the Port of Vigo, backed by the EU Horizon 2020 programme and consisting of a consortium led by ECOncrete, is...

IAPH 2022 Sustainability Award For Living Ports in Vigo

Our Living Ports project in the Port of Vigo (Spain) has won the International Ports and Harbors Sustainability Award for Infrastructure! The project is designed to catalyze new concepts for environmentally sustainable...

ECOncrete Secures Multi-Million Dollar Funding to Scale Sustainable Marine Infrastructure Globally

ECOncrete secures multi-million dollar funding to scale sustainable marine infrastructure globally.New York, Monday, May 11th, 2026 – ECOncrete has completed a multi-million dollar fundraise to expand its global...

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