Artificial reef
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Oct 3, 1995
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Jun 6, 1994
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Jun 6, 1994
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An artificial reef is formed for use in a body of water to provide a habitat for aquatic life. The reef is formed by providing an anchoring structure which is submerged in the body of water. The anchoring structure has a weight sufficient to anchor the artificial reef to the floor of the body of water. Spaced at intervals along the floor of the body of water and attached to the anchoring structure are a plurality of reef assemblies. Each of the reef assemblies is formed from a base which is secured to the anchoring structure. A flexible elastomeric sleeve is coupled to a lower end of a buoyant, elongated member formed from a substantially rigid polymeric material so that the elongated members are held in a general upright position. By providing a plurality of these reef assemblies, an artificial reef is formed. The elastomeric element of the reef assemblies allows the elongated members to pivot relative to their bases at the elastomeric element so that passing fishing nets or other objects may merely deflect the elongated members of the artificial reef. The artificial reef is restored to its original state after the object has passed by.
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