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Vermillion Bay Rockefeller Refuge    
Vermillion Bay Project Rockefeller Refuge    

Project Rockefeller Refuge research project
Description This current research demo and upcoming scale project utilizes patent pending OysterKrete™ and patented OysterBreak™ at Rockefeller Refuge, LA. LSU researchers monitor this ongoing project and have published papers on interim results.

20" Diameter Rings used at Rockefeller Refuge, LA
20 inch diameter rings stacked for shipping20 inch diameter rings stacked for shipping

March 2008: First generation oysters at Rockefeller Refuge
First generation oysters on 20 inch rings at Rockefeller RefugeFirst generation oysters on 20 inch rings at Rockefeller Refuge

May 2009: Development of second generation oysters
Second generation oysters on 20 inch rings at Rockefeller RefugeSecond generation oysters on 20 inch rings at Rockefeller Refuge

Shoreline erosion as a result of wave actionphoto

Wave action eroding the shorelinephoto


Project The Vermillion Bay Project
Description Full scale 5' rings are installed in a project for The Nature Conservancy that is intended to protect the shoreline of the National Audubon Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Refuge within Southwest Pass Bay by building semi-artificial oyster reefs.

Vermillion Bay Project Photos
OysterKrete rings are manufactured in a single pour in specially designed forms. Rings for specific OysterBreak projects can be manufactured and inventoried locally to the site.
OysterBreak Ring ProductionOysterBreak rings stacked

Creative local solutions are used to transport OysterBreak rings to the project site avoiding collateral impact to local habitats. Local transportation and installation resource are utilized which makes OysterBreaks a greener solution as well as a boost for the local economies.
OysterBreak rings unloading to the bargeOysterKrete Rings for the OysterBreak on a barge ready to install at Vermillion Bay

For large or small projects OysterBreak semi-artificial oyster reefs are a unique, patented solution. Attracting oysters, improving the environment for commercial and sport fishing, and shoreline erosion mitigation are but a few of the many reasons to choose OysterBreak solutions. And, OysterBreaks can be removed if intended as a temporary ediface. Try that with your stone breaks.
Vermillion Bay Project SiteOysterBreak rings on barges

With the right local equipment installation of OysterBreak rings is a quick and efficient job. Whether for temporary emergency mediation / protection or for permanent coastal or estuary environmental improvement - OysterBreak is your smart choice.
OysterKrete Ring installation using floating craneOysterKrete Ring being lowered into place to create the OysterBreak at Vermillion Bay