Purpose: Compare multiple 3D surface designs simultaneously to identify which geometries perform best for local coral taxa. Users: Researchers, coastal engineers, environmental consultants, substrate design teams. Scale: Each assay consists of 6-9 research modules, forming a combined unit measuring 50-75 cm in diameter when deployed as test assay. Material: Clay or concrete variants. Distinction: Optimization tools for evaluating substrate microhabitats, not restoration substrates. Overview: These assay modules test multiple substrate designs in parallel, generating taxon-specific settlement data that guides substrate selection for restoration and engineered projects. Ideal for pre-implementation assessments, rapid design testing, and research programs focused on site-tailored solutions.
