Artificial reefs

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ID
147535
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WIPO GREEN Admin
Type
Technology
Source
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Published
2022/10/15
Updated
2022/11/22
Email Owner
Reefmaker
Reefmaker’s patented process for artificial reefs uses Florida limestone. This soft rock matches the pH levels of the ecosystems targeted and provides a good substrate for marine life, allowing it to grow naturally. The limestone is attached to a concrete structure in a sloping design to ensure durability while increasing surface area for reef. A special deployment vessel equipped with cranes has been designed for accurate placement of the artificial reefs out to sea. In addition to coral reef restoration, the limestone reefs can also be used for oyster reef restoration, wave attenuation and erosion control. Structures can be designed to fit along the length of permanently fitted vertical poles attached to the sea bed. The aim is to keep the concrete proud of the marine floor and firmly retain the artificial reefs during extreme events like hurricanes. More than 50,000 reefs have been deployed along the US coast.

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