LDWF Constructs New Oyster Reef in Morgan Harbor

LDWF Constructs New Oyster Reef in Morgan Harbor
LDWF Constructs New Oyster Reef in Morgan Harbor

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has completed the construction of a 288-acre oyster reef in Morgan Harbor (St. Bernard Parish) to increase oyster habitat and fisheries production. The construction process, known as cultch planting, is a proven habitat improvement technique used by LDWF.

This project was constructed using 2019 Flood Disaster funding provided by the National…