Solution for the seabed in the Mediterranean.
Ocean Ecostructures
The Spanish company Ocean Ecostructures, which specializes in marine ecosystem restoration technologies, has closed a €3 million Series A funding round that will be used to support its international expansion through subsidiaries and operations in the Middle East.
The Barcelona-based company develops Life Boosting Units (LBUs), artificial structures that mimic the shape and function of natural reefs, serving as habitats for fish, crustaceans, and other marine species.
With the help of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor conditions and track the progress of the reefs, the company promotes biodiversity and restores marine ecosystems damaged by human activity and climate change.
At present, Ocean Ecostructures has already established a network of nearly 400 small reefs in various Mediterranean ports, with another 500 currently being installed.
In the case of its project in Algeciras, the company also uses underwater drones that identify the biomass generated, the new species inhabiting the structures, and the amount of CO₂ captured by the system.
According to a LinkedIn post, the Series A funding round was led by Seven Seas Capital, a startup specializing in technologies for marine ecosystem restoration.
"This marks our first investment in a blue economy company – completely aligned with our mission to enhance marine life, resilience and restore ocean health," the publication reads.