Support platform and structure for fish farming ("artificial island reef platform")

A composite or modular device or system for the purpose of aquaculture (fish farming), which is designed to float in the currents of the ocean or other body of water, similar to the manner in which a kite flies in air currents, comprised of:

• an attachment and flotation means to control and support the leading edge of the system
• a support framework for the attachment of anchoring and support cables and of other desired optional equipment, and which further is designed to define the major contours and structure of the body of the device;
• a “fairing” or leading edge of the main structure, designed and engineered to entrain the flow of current past the device into a superior flow component (which will become oxygenated by interaction with the atmosphere) and an inferior flow component;
• one or more cages made from netting or other porous or semi-porous fabrication, of spherical shape (in the preferred embodiment) or other shape, for the purpose of confining and farming fish or other desired aquatic organisms, and allowing the incorporation of specially-designed vents and/or deflectors at the top and bottom (or other opposite) surfaces;
• a “net skin” or perimeter net, made from netting or other fabrication, surrounding the cage(s), to further shape and control the interior floating masses, and to protect the immediate environment of the cages from predators and other influences;
• other support devices and equipment as needed to support the purpose and safety of the device, which may include an optional (1) surface displacement module, a controllable flotation platform for equipment and crew in carrying out the tasks required in aquaculture and maintenance, (2) perimeter floats and/or lights for location, identification and safety, (3) electrical generation equipment, and/or others.