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Biohut® – Artificial Fish Nursery Habitat

Conservation and biodiversity

Restoring coastal fish nursery functions in degraded habitats

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Ecocean

Company Established Year

Since 2003

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, NGO

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Available

To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

APP Avenir Littoral Prize – DELTAMAR Project

2020

Awarded for ecological moorings using metallurgical by-products in marine restoration.

MERLIN Innovation Awards – Product of the Year

2023

Awarded for floLIZ floating rafts restoring freshwater biodiversity and ecological function.

Smart & Sustainable Marina Innovation Award

2024

Recognised Biohut® excellence in eco‑friendly marina biodiversity restoration.

Product description

Biohut® – Artificial Fish Nursery Habitat is an innovative solution designed to restore coastal fish nursery functions in degraded habitats. It consists of modular metallic frames filled with natural substrates like oyster shell, providing shelter and feeding resources for juvenile fish. The design mimics natural nurseries and accelerates ecological recovery.

Deployed in ports, marinas, floating platforms, canals, and offshore installations, over 4,500 Biohut® modules have been installed globally, supporting more than 100 fish species and over 200 invertebrates. Biohut® enhances juvenile survival by increasing habitat complexity and biodiversity. Its deployment is backed by scientific monitoring, with proven colonization in over 40 ports—particularly in Mediterranean and overseas French territories. Biohut® is ideal for ecological restoration driven by port authorities, conservation agencies, and infrastructure developers.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Modular metallic frames filled with natural substrates
  • Designed to restore coastal fish nursery functions
  • Accelerates ecological recovery by mimicking natural nurseries
  • Supports over 100 fish species and 200 invertebrates
  • Enhances juvenile survival through increased habitat complexity and biodiversity
  • Backed by scientific monitoring and proven colonization in over 40 ports
  • Ideal for ecological restoration driven by port authorities, conservation agencies, and infrastructure developers

About the Company

Ecocean is a pioneering French environmental technology firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Montpellier. Specializing in aquatic biodiversity enhancement, it develops and deploys patented solutions for marine ecosystem restoration. Its core expertise includes post‑larval capture and culture (PCC), sustainable fish rearing, and ecological restoration using systems such as Biohut® (artificial nurseries for juvenile fish) and BioRestore® (rearing of post‑larvae to boost survival rates). These solutions support coastal biodiversity, aid restoration in ports and marinas, and serve public agencies, industrial clients, and NGOs worldwide. Ecocean emphasizes low-impact, nature-based engineering to restore nursery habitats and support fish populations, demonstrating a deep commitment to ecological innovation and sustainable marine resource management.

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