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An offshore reef assembly includes semi-cylindrical reef members extending generally perpendicular to the shore line and arranged in upper and lower tiers so that the open side of the upper tier faces downwardly and the open side of the lower tier faces upwardly. The semi-cylindrical members in the

An offshore reef assembly includes semi-cylindrical reef members extending generally perpendicular to the shore line and arranged in upper and lower tiers so that the open side of the upper tier faces downwardly and the open side of the lower tier faces upwardly. The semi-cylindrical members in the upper tier are offset from those of the lower tier to divide and deflect vertically moving water laterally through an ogee curvature from one reef member to a laterally offset and inverted reef member, thus dividing and dissipating the kinetic energy of the water to cause the deposition of sand and particulates on the bottom around the reef assembly. The reef assembly is inexpensive both to construct and install.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An offshore reef assembly comprising at least two tiers of semi-cylindrical reef members, the top tier opening downwardly and the bottom tier opening upwardly, the reef members being laterally spaced and offset to form an ogee path to dissipate the velocity of the water

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An offshore reef assembly comprising at least two tiers of semi-cylindrical reef members, the top tier opening downwardly and the bottom tier opening upwardly, the reef members being laterally spaced and offset to form an ogee path to dissipate the velocity of the water.