Abstract: A method of dissipating heat from the interior of containers of harvested brine shrimp eggs to prevent overheating from spontaneous or environmental sources. Hollow convective members are installed embedded within the mass of eggs within the containers. The method helps in the use of larger, more efficient bags for brine shrimp eggs without increased mortality rates of the eggs.

Abstract: Method for harvesting of brine shrimp eggs (cysts) from bodies of salt water. A floating collection boat is used with a very long floating boom, which is first deployed across the paths of wind blown individual colonies. Numerous colonies are quickly intercepted, and enclosed by upwind circling of the boom. With subsequent constriction of the enclosure, the cysts are consentrated into a thick slurry at the collection boat.

Abstract: An offshore brine shrimp cyst harvesting device providing for the gravity flow of the cyst rich layer of brine into a collection vessel, followed by pumping therefrom and dewatering by a sluice and pressurized means before deposition into porous cyst storage bags. The collection vessel is characterized by an adjustable knife edge inlet dam or weir, allowing the ingestion of the top layer without mixing or roiling so that the cyst concentration is as high as possible. According to one aspect of the invention, the height of the inlet control edge may be automatically controlled with respect to the surface of the water, as by floats or other water depth sensing devices.