Floating Ecosystems

Floating Ecosystem Modules

A versatile interlocking system which can be configured to fit site conditions

Floating Ecosystem Modules have multiple benefits including habitat creation, urban waterscaping, water quality management and wastewater treatment.

INCREASED WATERFRONT VALUE

The floating islands transform hard-edged waterbodies into living water parks, increasing public amenity and recreation on appeal, raising the value and quality of surrounding properties.
A SAFE HAVEN FOR BIRDS

Specially tailored platforms provide a sheltered refuge for birds safe from disturbance. A mix of habitat types can be created for specific species.
RIVER-READY STRENGTH

Biomatrix builds the strongest floating ecosystems available with a pull strength of over 2,500 kg. This allows our clients to install projects in challenging and dynamic water condi ons.
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

Five interlocking components can be configured to form hundreds of Floating Island and Floating Riverbank shapes and are connected with tough stainless steel quick connect flanges.
SUSTAINABILITY

Materials are carefully selected for recycled content and recylability and only non-toxic materials are used. Once grown, the system is typically 60% living biomass and 30% marine engineered materials.
PRODUCT / INVESTMENT LONGEVITY

Biomatrix floating ecosystems are the longest lasting available using heavy duty marine engineering materials, including 316 Stainless Steel and HDPE with a typical lifetime of over 20 years.
STRONGER FISH STOCKS

A subsurface forest of roots provides shelter for fish and ideal feeding grounds, improving fish stocks.
IMPROVED WATER QUALITY

A micro-wilderness of submerged roots creates an ideal habitat for millions of microorganisms, which use algae, carbon and excess nutrients in the water as a food source, purifying the water.

3D Planting System

The multiple layers and flexible lanes of the 3D planting system support plant biodiversity

5D Planting System

The natural open beds of the 5D planting system draw inspiration from biomimicry based on the natural integrating clay, wood, and silt substrates.

SS Quick Connect Flanges

Stainless Steel flange connections join modules together with the capability to adjust rigidity, to pivot and to angle

Independent Tough Floats

Each float is independently manufactured and sealed to provide the strongest and longest lasting Floating Ecosystem available

Interlocking Components

12 standard component sizes interlock to create hundreds of ecosystems shapes to match site conditions

Specialist Solutions

Such as high buoyancy planters and submerged ecosystem modules create unique habitats for people and wildlife

3D

4D

5D

3D Floating Ecosystem

Planting = 3D Lanes
Bolting = Double SS 316
Strength = 3,000kg

3D modules are designed to be planted with individual plants and may be arranged according to a planting design. Six layers of material in the planting lane construction provide a flexible substrate that adapts to a wide range of plant sizes. 3D modules are suited to all types of planting and are our most popular ecosystem module.

4D Floating Ecosystem

Planting = 3D Lanes
Bolting = Triple SS 316
Strength = 3,500kg

The 4D matrix is our strongest floating ecosystem. Structurally upgraded from the 3D with triple bolting to be applied in even more challenging and dynamic environments. 4D modules are suited to all types of planting and are recommended for locations with waves or flowing water.

5D Floating Ecosystem

Planting = universal
Can be designed to 3D or 4D bolting and strength depending on the requirements.

The 5D matrix integrates clay, wood, and silt substrates to support a diversity of plant species. Planting is straightforward and not limited to lanes. Attractive in all seasons and especially suited to locations where winter aesthetics are important. Biomimics the natural banks of rivers and estuaries.

Floating Tree Planters

Submerged Ecosystems

High Buoyancy Floating Planters have ~ 250 kilos of buoyancy supporting a central planting basket, which can hold 75 liters of soil and support small trees and shrubs for vertical planting and habitat variety.

Submerged modules can support a wide range of media from 3D planting lanes and gravel to specialist Ecocean Biohut® fish shelter media. Submerged sections can be un-planted or can be planted with water lilies and other submerged species.