Amphibian island

a technology of amphibian islands and artificial reefs, applied in the field of artificial reefs, can solve the problem that the term artificial reefs may be somewhat misleading
US20130022405A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-24OCEAN BRICK SYST O B S
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
OCEAN BRICK SYST O B S
Publication Date
2013-01-24
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An amphibian artificial island (100) adapted for habitation of humans and aquatic flora and fauna. The island is integrally configured and comprises : (i) an underwater portion (20) sitting on a seabed adapted to enable sea water (free) flow; (ii) an above-water platform (30); and possibly, (iii) recreation and / or accommodation facilities (40). The unified bi-functional artificial island enables both humans and aquatic flora and fauna coexistence.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to artificial islands located offshore and methods for their construction and, more particularly, to environmentally friendly artificial islands.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] To many saltwater fishermen and sport divers the term “reef” usually brings to mind a scene of a picturesque tropical coral reef with schools of brightly colored fish swimming through clear waters and a maze of intricate coral heads, swaying sea fans and large sponges. Large predatory fish such as grouper, barracuda and snapper hide in shadowy crevices or feed in wide open areas on the abundant supply of smaller fish and invertebrates on the reef. In this setting, both anglers and divers are able to harvest or simply observe a wide variety of animals from fish to lobsters, often within several hundred yards of shore.

[0003] To enhance recreational fishing and sport diving opportunities in coastal waters, and to increase the amount of productive hard-bottom hab...

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