A device comprising a corkscrew; a substantially flexible shaft operably attached to the corkscrew at a first end of the shaft; and one or more protrusions extending from the shaft between the first end of the shaft and a second end of the shaft. Methods of using the device are also disclosed.

A module for an artificial reef is substantially in the shape of a continuous arch and is formed as a skeletal framework comprising a plurality of spaced apart transverse beams that each define a portion of the arch, and a plurality of longitudinal beams attached to the transverse beams and extending the length of the arch. The longitudinal beams provide a barrier to waves when one or more modules are anchored to the sea floor. The module is additionally usable as an electrified reef to accelerate mineral deposits on the beams that encourages marine life and increases the effectiveness of the wave barrier.

A module for an artificial reef is substantially in the shape of a continuous arch and is formed as a skeletal framework comprising a plurality of spaced apart transverse beams that each define a portion of the arch, and a plurality of longitudinal beams attached to the transverse beams and extending the length of the arch. The longitudinal beams provide a barrier to waves when one or more modules are anchored to the sea floor. The module is additionally usable as an electrified reef to accelerate mineral deposits on the beams that encourages marine life and increases the effectiveness of the wave barrier.

An interlocking modular smart seawall diversion and recreation system provides step-shaped diverter sections arranged side-by-side along a shoreline. The diverter sections slope from a base end up towards an upper end. To break kinetic energy of waves, and divert waves, the diverter sections form steps with curved risers and horizontal treads. The system forms a diversion path for the waves that reach the upper end of the modular walls and recirculate the wave energy back to divertor chamber and natural environment. Foundation pilings project into the ground and extend up to support the wall sections. The bottom end of foundation pilings terminates at sheared attachments having a tapered cross section and an edge for securely anchoring into the ground. A platform atop the diverter sections provides a pathway; a lighted platform for recreational activities; and transparent skylight portals for observing aquatic wildlife in water below and creating an indigenous ecosystem.

A system of fattening for molluscs having supporting frames with first coupling members for the uprights that make up components and, carriers of the breeding compartments, and second coupling members on the flotation tubes of a moveable platform. The members and the uprights have aligned openings and that are actuated by removable coupling devices allowing the uprights to be attached or uncoupled. A crossbar, with an arrangement of connectors, keeps the components and provides an easily handled module that can be separated from the supporting frame along with the breeding compartments.

A system of fattening for molluscs having supporting frames with first coupling members for the uprights that make up components and, carriers of the breeding compartments, and second coupling members on the flotation tubes of a moveable platform. The members and the uprights have aligned openings and that are actuated by removable coupling devices allowing the uprights to be attached or uncoupled. A crossbar, with an arrangement of connectors, keeps the components and provides an easily handled module that can be separated from the supporting frame along with the breeding compartments.

The invention relates to an underwater modular structure comprising a plurality of modules, at least one connector that interlocks the plurality of modules and a labyrinth defined by contours of at least the plurality of modules. Each module of the underwater modular structure comprises at least one connector insertion opening that is configured to receive a connector therethrough. Further, the at least one connector is an elongate member arranged through at least one connector insertion opening of each of the plurality of modules thereby interlocking the plurality of modules. The labyrinth of such underwater modular structure may at least in part be defined by outer and/or inner contours of the plurality of modules. The invention also relates to a module of or for an underwater modular structure according to the invention. Finally, the invention relates to a method of constructing an underwater modular structure, the method comprising the steps of sinking a plurality of modules to a seabed, each module comprising at least one connector insertion opening, and interlocking the plurality of modules with at least one connector that is an elongate member, by arranging the at least one connector through at least one connector insertion opening of each of the plurality of modules, to form a labyrinth defined by contours of at least the plurality of modules. Such method may further comprise the step of filling at least part of the underwater modular structure with a filler.

The invention relates to an underwater modular structure comprising a plurality of modules, at least one connector that interlocks the plurality of modules and a labyrinth defined by contours of at least the plurality of modules. Each module of the underwater modular structure comprises at least one connector insertion opening that is configured to receive a connector therethrough. Further, the at least one connector is an elongate member arranged through at least one connector insertion opening of each of the plurality of modules thereby interlocking the plurality of modules. The labyrinth of such underwater modular structure may at least in part be defined by outer and/or inner contours of the plurality of modules. The invention also relates to a module of or for an underwater modular structure according to the invention. Finally, the invention relates to a method of constructing an underwater modular structure, the method comprising the steps of sinking a plurality of modules to a seabed, each module comprising at least one connector insertion opening, and interlocking the plurality of modules with at least one connector that is an elongate member, by arranging the at least one connector through at least one connector insertion opening of each of the plurality of modules, to form a labyrinth defined by contours of at least the plurality of modules. Such method may further comprise the step of filling at least part of the underwater modular structure with a filler.

An interlocking modular smart seawall diversion and recreation system provides step-shaped diverter sections arranged side-by-side along a shoreline. The diverter sections slope from a base end up towards an upper end. To break kinetic energy of waves, and divert waves, the diverter sections form steps with curved risers and horizontal treads. The system forms a diversion path for the waves that reach the upper end of the modular walls and recirculate the wave energy back to divertor chamber and natural environment. Foundation pilings project into the ground and extend up to support the wall sections. The bottom end of foundation pilings terminates at sheared attachments having a tapered cross section and an edge for securely anchoring into the ground. A platform atop the diverter sections provides a pathway; a lighted platform for recreational activities; and transparent skylight portals for observing aquatic wildlife in water below and creating an indigenous ecosystem.

A coral ring mount device and method for the propagative culture of sessile benthic marine organisms (for example, stony corals) employing either a ring, washer or threaded nut or similar as a propagule mount upon which the coral is set in order to attach, grow and overgrow within a coral nursery system. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, once the coral is grown onto the ring mount and to its requisite size and condition, the ring mount becomes the washer through which passes a screw to secure the ring and coral to the seafloor.