The Science Behind Bluecube
Science at BlueCube
At BlueCube, scientific evidence is at the core of our work. We have a strong academic background and 20 years of research experience. Our strong partnership with Swansea University (Wales, UK) empowers us to collaborate with researchers and tap into cutting-edge research, further enhancing our expertise in eco-engineering matters.
Our active involvement in the prestigious research project Ecostructure has been a game-changer (https://ecostructureproject.aber.ac.uk/). Through this initiative, we played a pivotal role in developing a suite of groundbreaking eco-engineering tools.
These tools enable us to design and implement sustainable habitats on artificial coastal structures, providing essential support for marine life while safeguarding our coasts against the challenges posed by sea-level rise and coastal erosion.
At BlueCube, we embrace scientific rigor, innovative thinking, and collaboration to shape a seascape that benefits both marine life and local communities. By integrating scientific evidence into our eco-engineering solutions, we continue to pave the way towards a more sustainable and harmonious future for our planet.
Publications
Here you find links to relevant science portals, eco-engineering guidelines and open-access scientific articles.
Artificial shorelines lack natural structural complexity across scales
Open Access Academic publication
Conservation Evidence Synopsis
This is a synopsis of the current evidence on eco-engineering. It is hosted by Conservation Evidence and provides an accessible evidence base to allow practitioners to make informed decisions on the best way to apply the eco-engineering approach to any given project. https://www.conservationevidence.com/data/index?synopsis_id%5B%5D=44
Coastal Enhancements Guidance
Guidance document by regulator Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to provide information and demonstrable evidence on the benefits and value for money case of using ecological enhancements in coastal flood defence schemes.
Design catalogue for eco-engineering of coastal artificial structures: a multifunctional approach for stakeholders and end-users
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11252-019-00924-z
Potential market demand for coastal eco-engineering
This report seeks to show eco-engineering organisations and enterprises can use their contacts, knowledge and research outputs to work with a variety of partners and other actors in the future to add value and to support various organisations in achieving their goals of net biodiversity gain in the coastal built environment.
Policies & Legal Instruments Supporting the Eco-Engineering of Marine Artificial Structures Wales.
This policy brief highlight pathways through which coastal eco-engineering could be incorporated in Wales. The brief identifies legal requirements, policies, and management practices that could support the uptake of eco-engineering in planning.
Policies & Legal Instruments Supporting the Eco-Engineering of Marine Artificial Structures Ireland
This policy brief highlight pathways through which coastal eco-engineering could be incorporated in Ireland. The brief identifies legal requirements, policies, and management practices that could support the uptake of eco-engineering in planning.
Potential market demand for coastal eco-engineering
This report seeks to show eco-engineering organisations and enterprises can use their contacts, knowledge and research outputs to work with a variety of partners and other actors in the future to add value and to support various organisations in achieving their goals of net biodiversity gain in the coastal built environment.
Species diversity enhances perceptions of urban coastlines at multiple scales. Open Access Academic publication
https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pan3.10330
Contact Us
Get in touch with our team today!
To discuss any of our projects, or to speak to us about a development in your area, please feel free to get in touch using the details below. We aim to respond to all messages as soon as possible.
International House, 10 Churchill Way
Cardiff, Wales, CF10 2HE
info@bluecubemarine.co.uk
0800 7723378