Ship Shoal 33 Louisiana reef project boosts marine habitat and fisheries

Ship Shoal 33 Louisiana reef project boosts marine habitat and fisheries

COCODRIE, La. (KLFY) - The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana has successfully installed the Ship Shoal 33 Artificial Reef south of Morgan City, adding nearly 8,000 square feet of new marine habitat. This project, completed on September 4, 2025, was led by CCA Louisiana in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and involved collaboration with companies such as Chevron, Natrx, Danos, White Water Contractors…

CCA Louisiana leads major artificial reef installation

COCODRIE, La. The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana (CCA Louisiana) has successfully installed the Ship Shoal 33 Artificial Reef, located south of Morgan City, adding nearly 8,000 square feet of new marine habitat through its artificial reef program in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. This CCA-led project was made possible through collaborative partnerships with Chevron, Natrx, Danos, White Water C…

Artificial reef completed south of Morgan City

Manufactured forms called "Cajun coral" are put in place to make an artificial reef south of Morgan City. Submitted photo The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana has successfully installed the Ship Shoal 33 Artificial Reef, located south of Morgan City, adding nearly 8,000 square feet of new marine habitat t