<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an upwelling current-generating structure that generates an upwelling current, formes a preferable living space for fishes or the like, and has excellent workability in the construction and excellent stability after the construction, and to provide a construction method therefor. <;P>;SOLUTION: The upwelling current-generating structure 100 includes a foundation part 102 made of a foundation construction material 106 and a fishing reef part 104 installed on the foundation part 102. The upwelling current-generating structure includes breakdown-prevention means. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT