PROJECT CASE STUDY

Hotel Sid
Artificial Reef

After the Hotel Sid oil platform was removed, a vital habitat and fishing site disappeared. To restore it, over 500 Natrx ExoForm™ Wave Brush structures were installed—engineered to boost biodiversity and support fish habitat. Tailored to site conditions, the reef delivers high ecological performance with minimal environmental disruption—creating lasting value for both marine life and the surrounding community.

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Where: Barataria Bay, Louisiana

When: Summer 2024

PROJECT OVERVIEW 

Client: CCA Louisiana
Partners: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Raising Cane’s, Danos, The Building Conservation Trust, Shell
Industry: Artificial reef using Natrx ExoForm™ Wave Brushes

PROJECT GOALS

  • Replace critical habitat lost with the removal of the Hotel Sid platform and restore a long-valued fishing location.

  • Support biodiversity across a wide range of marine life from habitat-building organisms to key recreational fish species.

  • Maximize ecological benefit with a low-impact, material-efficient reef design tailored to perform in local marine conditions.

  • Ensure long-term resilience by designing structures for both biological productivity and practical site requirements.

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Quick and Efficient Install

PROJECT OUTCOMES 

  • 500+ Wave Brush ExoForms™ installed to create 10,000+ sq ft of high-surface reef area.

  • Advanced 3D design delivers significantly more habitat-ready surface area than traditional methods with minimal disruption to existing habitat.

  • ExoForms™ produced using Natrx’s patented Dry Forming™ technology for fast, local, and efficient manufacturing.

  • Complex geometry encourages colonization by a range of marine organisms, from foundational to recreational species like redfish and speckled trout.

  • Reef design accommodates boat clearance and avoids soft-bottom zones.

  • Fifth CCA reef built with Natrx technology;
    CCA’s largest since 2018.

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