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 (clean swell conditions) Surfing Ride Duration: 30 seconds (clean swell conditions) 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

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