Hollow reef cluster with imitation seaweed structures

Abstract

This invention provides a hollow reef assembly with a seaweed-like structure. The assembly comprises multiple stacked reef blocks, each a rectangular concrete block. A rectangular channel is located in the center of each reef block, with its opening on the upper surface. Four grooves connect the opening to the four sides of the rectangular channel and are communicatively connected to it. A metal mesh is installed inside the rectangular channel, and a seaweed-like structure is inserted through it, with its top extending above the upper surface of the reef block. The grooves divide the upper surface of the reef block into four areas, each covered with seaweed. This invention, by incorporating the seaweed-like structure on the reef surface, allows marine life to gather and cling, compensating for the lack of shelter during certain seasons when seaweed is absent. The metal mesh not only secures the seaweed-like structure but also provides additional support.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the fields of marine biological resource survey, seaweed farms, and fishery resource protection technology, specifically to a hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure. Background Technology

[0002] Seaweed typically attaches to the seabed or some solid structure, and consists of simple plants, either as a single plant or in a long chain, composed of basic cells. When abundant, they are aquatic plants indistinguishable by stem or leaves. The term "seaweed" encompasses many species, exhibiting vast differences in form and spanning various life forms. Their commonality lies in living in seawater and synthesizing organic matter through chloroplasts and photosynthesis. In winter and spring, common seaweed species include *Ulva*, *Ulva*, *Ulva*, *Ulva*, *Ulva*, and *Ulva*, especially prevalent in areas with crashing waves during March and April. In the north, *Kelp* is most abundant. By summer and autumn, most of these algae disappear, no longer providing shelter for marine life. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is: a hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure, comprising a reef group, characterized in that the reef group comprises multiple stacked reef bodies, each reef body being a rectangular concrete block, a rectangular channel being provided in the center of the reef body, the opening of the rectangular channel being located on the upper surface of the reef body, and four grooves being provided at the opening of the rectangular channel, the grooves being connected to the four sides of the opening, and the grooves being in communication with the rectangular channel;

[0005] A metal mesh is installed inside the rectangular channel, and an imitation seaweed structure is inserted into the rectangular channel. The imitation seaweed structure passes through the metal mesh, and the top of the imitation seaweed structure is higher than the upper surface of the reef. The groove divides the upper surface of the reef into four areas, and each area is covered with seaweed.

[0006] This invention utilizes a seaweed-like structure on the surface of a reef to attract and cling to marine life, compensating for the lack of shelter during certain seasons when seaweed is absent. The metal mesh not only secures the seaweed-like structure but also prevents large fish from passing through. The seaweed attached to the perimeter of the seaweed-like structure creates a small, complex ecological environment on the reef surface, attracting fish and plankton while providing shelter for benthic organisms.

[0007] Further preferably, each sidewall of the reef is provided with multiple square blind holes, with the square blind holes located in the length direction of the reef located at the lower end and the square blind holes located in the width direction of the reef located at the upper end.

[0008] Square blind holes can be suitable for benthic organisms to inhabit, and setting square blind holes in different positions in different directions can increase biodiversity.

[0009] Further preferably, each sidewall of the reef is provided with serrated grooves, with the serrated grooves located in the length direction of the reef located at the upper end and the serrated grooves located in the width direction of the reef located at the lower end.

[0010] Ditches can provide benthic organisms with shelter from wind, waves, and predators, and the location of the ditch can increase its applicability.

[0011] Further optimization involves five reefs forming a reef group, with four of the five reefs arranged in an array, and the remaining reef stacked on top of the other four.

[0012] The impact of waves can be dispersed by the reef group.

[0013] Further preferably, the length of the reef is between 2.3m and 2.5m, the width of the reef is between 1.8m and 2m, and the height of the reef is between 1m and 1.2m.

[0014] This invention optimizes the dimensions of the reef, making it easier to transport. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the reef body of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the usage status of the reef group of this utility model.

[0017] In the image: 1. Reef; 2. Rectangular channel; 3. Groove; 4. Algae-like structure; 5. Seaweed; 6. Square blind hole; 7. Serrated groove. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Reference Figures 1-2As shown, a hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure includes a reef group comprising multiple stacked reef bodies 1. Each reef body is a rectangular concrete block with a rectangular channel 2 in the center. The opening of the rectangular channel is located on the upper surface of the reef body. Four grooves 3 are provided at the opening of the rectangular channel, which are connected to the four sides of the opening and are also connected to the rectangular channel. A metal mesh is installed inside the rectangular channel, and a seaweed-like structure 4 is inserted into the rectangular channel. The seaweed-like structure passes through the metal mesh, and the top of the seaweed-like structure is higher than the upper surface of the reef body. The grooves divide the upper surface of the reef body into four areas, and each area is covered with seaweed 5.

[0020] This invention utilizes a seaweed-like structure on the surface of a reef to attract and cling to marine life, compensating for the lack of shelter during certain seasons when seaweed is absent. The metal mesh not only secures the seaweed-like structure but also prevents large fish from passing through. The seaweed attached to the perimeter of the seaweed-like structure creates a small, complex ecological environment on the reef surface, attracting fish and plankton while providing shelter for benthic organisms.

[0021] Further optimization involves providing multiple square blind holes 6 on each sidewall of the reef. The square blind holes along the length of the reef are located at the lower end, while those along the width of the reef are located at the upper end. These square blind holes provide suitable habitats for benthic organisms, and placing them in different locations in different directions can increase biodiversity.

[0022] Further optimized, each sidewall of the reef is provided with serrated grooves 7, with the serrated grooves along the length of the reef located at the upper end and the serrated grooves along the width of the reef located at the lower end. The grooves provide benthic organisms with shelter from wind, waves, and predators, and the different locations of the grooves increase their adaptability.

[0023] Further optimization involves five reefs forming a reef group, with four of the five reefs arranged in an array, and the remaining reef stacked on top of the other four. This reef group helps to disperse the impact of ocean waves.

[0024] Further preferably, the length of the reef is between 2.3m and 2.5m, the width is between 1.8m and 2m, and the height is between 1m and 1.2m. This invention optimizes the dimensions of the reef for convenient transportation.

[0025] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure, comprising a reef group, characterized in that, The reef group comprises multiple stacked reefs, each reef being a rectangular concrete block. A rectangular channel is provided in the center of each reef, with the opening of the rectangular channel located on the upper surface of the reef. Four grooves are provided at the opening of the rectangular channel, each groove connecting to the four sides of the opening and communicating with the rectangular channel. A metal mesh is installed inside the rectangular channel, and an imitation seaweed structure is inserted into the rectangular channel. The imitation seaweed structure passes through the metal mesh, and the top of the imitation seaweed structure is higher than the upper surface of the reef. The groove divides the upper surface of the reef into four areas, and each area is covered with seaweed.

2. The hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple square blind holes are provided on each side wall of the reef. The square blind holes located in the length direction of the reef are located at the lower end, and the square blind holes located in the width direction of the reef are located at the upper end.

3. The hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each sidewall of the reef is provided with serrated grooves, with the serrated grooves along the length of the reef located at the upper end and the serrated grooves along the width of the reef located at the lower end.

4. The hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Five reefs form a reef group, with four of the five reefs arranged in an array, and the other reef stacked on top of the other four.

5. The hollow reef group with a seaweed-like structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the reef is between 2.3m and 2.5m, the width of the reef is between 1.8m and 2m, and the height of the reef is between 1m and 1.2m.

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