Architectural Surfaces Mineralized from Sea Urchins

Urchinite™

The World’s First Biomarble, Designed to restore balance to kelp forest ecosystems

 
 
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Made from Biocalcite, a Natural mineral from purple sea urchin shells

 
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Where Every Surface is Traceable to a Marine Restoration Event

 
 

Designed for Performance, Crafted for Sustainability

  • High-Performance Cutting-edge materials science & engineering to enable durable surfaces.

  • Broad Applicability Biomarble is a versatile surface that can be used for countertops, wall coverings, furniture, decor, flooring, and more.

  • Fabrication Versatility Biomarble is simple to fabricate, can achieve seamless edges, and is safe to handle - containing no silica.


Regenerative Materials that Restore balance to kelp forests

  • Revitalizing Ecosystems Purple sea urchins have been a major ecological problem, devastating the kelp forests in ocean waters and the marine ecosystem that relies on kelp for their livelihoods.

  • Market-based Solution Transforming purple urchin shells into a valuable, exquisite materials to drive kelp restoration.

  • Innovative Material New class of biocalcite surfaces with performance that rivals natural marble and limestone.


Ocean Restoration Initiatives

  • Partnerships with marine conservation organizations

  • Research and development on alleviating plastics pollution, restoring kelp ecosystems, and market-based solutions.

  • Educational initiatives to cultivate the future of blue economy innovation


 

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