Space Coast Reef

A Multi-Purpose Artificial Reef

Text Box: Top: Plan view of the conceptual reef design

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Text Box: The Space Coast Multi-Purpose Artificial Reef will: Stabilize the shoreline and provide significant protection from beach erosion Reduce the need for repetitive beach re-nourishment Create a new habitat for marine life Provide Brevard County with a quality surfing reef break to supplement its natural beach breaks Boost the local economy through increased tourism Text Box: Conceptual Reef Design for Feasibility Study Width: 300 ft Length: 540 ft Volume: 30,000 cubic yards Distance Offshore: 1000 ft Maximum Depth: 18 ft below mean sea level Minimum Depth: 3 ft below mean sea level Construction Material: Geosynthetic sand-filled containers Surfable Days: 200 per year ( ≥ 1.3 ft swell ) Surfing Ride Length: 300 ft (average) Surfing Ride Duration: 30 seconds (average) Breaking Intensity: High - tube rides during favorable swell and tidal conditions Text Box: Bottom: Plan view of conceptual reef design superimposed on gently sloping bathymetry of Cocoa Beach

The proposed conceptual design and reef location for the  feasibility study was accepted by the county on July 9, 2008. See Reef News for details!