3D-Printed Bio Tiles Installed in Miami May Inspire Coral Solutions for the Caribbean

Can 3D-Printed Tiles Help Marine Life Thrive—And Maybe Fight Climate Change?

In Miami’s Morningside Park, a new kind of shoreline is taking shape—one that mimics nature. Sara Pezeshk, a postdoctoral researcher at Florida International University’s Institute of Environment, has launched a pilot project testing BIOCAP tiles: 3D-printed, modular seawall components designed to resemble coral reefs.

The tiles—full of nooks, crannies, and texture—offer a dramatic contrast to flat concrete walls.