Abstract: A washing bucket has a container having an interior defined by wall and a bottom, a fluid inlet affixed to the wall of the container so as to communicate with the interior of the container in order to deliver a fluid into an interior of the container, and a connector affixed to the fluid inlet at an end exterior of the container. The fluid inlet is positioned adjacent to a bottom of the container. The connector is adapted to allow a hose or a conduit to be connected to the fluid inlet. A pipe is connected to the fluid inlet. The pipe has a plurality of apertures adapted to direct the fluid from the fluid inlet into the interior of the container. The pipe extends generally vertically upwardly from the fluid inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a system for comprehensive evaluation of organic compound and heavy metal pollution in water based on fish electro-cardio, and fish electro-cardio signals are acquired by a real-time and miniaturized fish electro-cardio acquisition system which includes a real-time and miniaturized fish electro-cardio acquisition device, then a change of the electro-cardio index in a QT interval is obtained for assessing the corresponding organic compound in water to be tested, and a change of the electro-cardio index in a QRS interval is obtained for assessing the corresponding heavy metal in water to be tested. Based on fish electro-cardio acquired continuously on-line in real-time while keeping fish swims in a normal state and the water quality parameters acquired by various water quality sensors, water quality is online analyzed and water sudden pollution is online monitored and assessed.

Abstract: A gel-based and sprayable animal attractant composition is provided that comprises at least one synthetic scent. Generally, the gel-based animal attractant composition can be applied through the use of an aerosol spray can and can be formulated to attract specific types of animals, in particular ruminants. More specifically, the animal attractant can comprise a synthetic scent designed to mimic the urine of a doe in estrus.

Abstract: Media beds containing worms living in an oxygenated aqueous environment are provided for the remediation of water containing excreted and other oxidizable organic or chemical waste. The media beds may include cultivated plant life in addition to the cultivated worm population for the uptake of nitrates, as well as other nutrients rendered soluble through digestion of the worms to remediate water to levels sufficient to be safely returned to the environment; alternatively the water may be remediated to higher nitrate levels in the absence of plants so that the water can be used in subsequent fertilization operations outside the waste treatment system. The system further includes cultivated microbial populations that may be present in the media beds and/or in separate bioreactors within the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic feeding system for an underwater fish farm, which includes a marine base facility standing vertically in the sea; an underwater fish farm installed on an outer surface of the marine base facility; a storage tank installed inside the marine base facility to store feed to be supplied to the underwater fish farm; a feed transfer device transferring the feed discharged through an outlet of the storage tank; a feed supply device mixing seawater with the feed transferred by the feed transfer device and supplying the mixture to the underwater fish farm; a controller installed inside the marine base facility to control operations of the feed transfer device and the feed supply device; and an illumination device installed in the underwater fish farm to illuminate an inside of the underwater fish farm.

Abstract: A hydroponic pond is provided that has a depth in the approximate range from 24 inches to 36 inches. This depth of pond water provides a volume of water that increases thermal stability of the hydroponic pond. A nutritional formulation is developed in view of an analysis of a source water make-up for combination with the source water to achieve a desired chemical and nutritional mix. The nutritional formulation and the source water are then combined and placed within a hydroponic pond. A computational system is provided that monitors the state of a hydroponic environment and directs input modules as programmed and in order to sponsor plant growth, plant quality, and volume of plant yield.

Abstract: A novel rice cultivar, designated ‘CL151,’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar ‘CL151,’ to the plants of rice ‘CL151,’ and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar ‘CL151’ with itself or another rice variety, and to single gene conversions of such plants. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar ‘CL151’ with another rice cultivar. The invention further relates to other derivatives of the cultivar ‘CL151.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the concentration of zooplankton in a continuous zooplankton culture system. The system may include a transmissiometer, a sample tube, a first sample containing water and microalgae, and a second sample containing water, microalgae, and zooplankton. The concentration of zooplankton in the system may be calculated by comparing the transmissiometer output from the first sample and the second sample, wherein each of the outputs are obtained by moving each sample into the sample tube such that the transmissionmeter is positioned to take a reading across the tube.

Abstract: An artificial mangrove assembly, including: a mounting assembly for attachment to a surface at least partially submerged in a body of water; and respective pluralities of first and second root elements. Each first root element is fixedly secured to the mounting assembly at a respective first connection point, extends downward in a first direction from the respective first connection point, and includes a respective first distal end arranged to contact a bottom of the body of water. Each second root element is fixedly secured to a respective first root element at a respective second connection point and includes: a respective first portion extending downward in the first direction with respect to the respective second connection point; a respective second portion extending outward with respect to the respective second connection point in the second direction; and a respective second distal end arranged to contact the bottom of the body of water.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a shrimp aquaculture structure including a set of at least two raceways of increasing depth each having a length and width and including two ends, two side walls having a top, a sloped bottom joining each side wall at two side wall junctions. Some of five raceways may be stacked at least partially on top of another of the five raceways. According to another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a process of shrimp aquaculture by using the set of five raceways and sequentially transferring shrimp form one raceway to another once the shrimp reach a given average size.

Abstract: A transportable device for colonizing and harvesting invertebrate animals in proximity to a floor of a body of water includes at least two quadrangular frames, each of which include a trapping surface. A central hinge is disposed between opposing, inner traverse sides of the at least two quadrangular frames and has a first one-way folding direction. Two secondary hinges are disposed on opposite sides of the central hinge, each of the secondary hinges having a second one-way folding direction that is opposite to the first one-way folding direction such that the at least two quadrangular frames have an opening angle with respect to each other that is adaptable to a structure of the floor of the body of water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for immobilizing aquatic animals, the device comprising a receptacle for holding an aquatic animal in a volume of water, an opening in the receptacle for placement and removal of the aquatic animal, a restraint positioned inside the receptacle for restraining the aquatic animal, and a tube attached to the receptacle for supplying air or aerated water to the receptacle. The present invention further provides methods of immobilizing and imaging live aquatic animals using the device of the present invention.

Abstract: Embodiments that generate electrical power via hydro-electric systems that employ man-made flumes configured to support saltwater aquaculture are disclosed. Various embodiments pump water, such as saltwater or freshwater, into supply a man-made flume. The embodiments may generally employ a blade assembly to harness wind power and drive a mechanical pump that transfers the water into the man-made flume. The flumes in different embodiments may contain different forms of aquaculture, such as shrimp, fish, and crabs. As water flows through the flume, the continual fresh supply may continually aerate the water in the flume to support the aquatic life. Water exiting the flume may impact a turbine that is coupled to a generator to generate electrical power.

Abstract: According to a first aspect, the disclosure provides a shrimp aquaculture system containing a water container and floating feed for shrimp made of floating feed pellets. More specifically, the water containing may also contain water, such as a fresh water or saline water, including hyper saline water, and shrimp. In certain embodiments, at least 95% of the floating feed pellets may to remain on the surface of water for at least 1 minute after being placed on the water or may have an average specific gravity of between 0.1 and 1.1. According to a second aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of shrimp aquaculture including feeding floating feed to shrimp by placing the floating feed on water, such as fresh water or saline water, containing the shrimp. The floating feed may include at least 5% floating feed pellets.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for sustainable aquaculture. The methods provided herein allows recovery and/or recycling of autochthonous nutrients in fish farming, and recovery of allochthonous nutrients present in eutrophic water. The systems provided herein comprises two closely spaced cages, an array of rotary panels that regulates the flow of matters between the two cages; and a means for producing a directional water current.

Abstract: A method of artificially rearing lobster larvae, in which lobster larvae of the Palinuridae and Scyllaridae families are guided toward jellyfish so that the lobster larvae parasitize the jellyfish and grow on the host jellyfish. An apparatus for rearing lobster larvae wherein a symbiotic feeding tank (1), in which the larvae are reared in the state of being parasitic on the jellyfish, and a jellyfish rearing tank (2) are connected together via a pipe (3), through which water and the jellyfish are supplied from the jellyfish rearing tank (2) to the symbiotic feeding tank (1), and the pipe (3) is provided with a switching valve (7).

Abstract: A caring shell for hermit crab is provided. The caring shell comprises a main shell and a movable cover. The main shell has an opening, a through hole, and a receiving chamber. The receiving chamber is formed within the main shell for receiving the body of the hermit crab. The opening is formed on the front of the main shell for hermit crab moving into the receiving chamber. The through hole is formed on the main shell and communicates the receiving chamber and the outer space out of the main shell. Therefore, the body of the hermit crab within the movable cover can be obversed or touched via the through hole. The movable cover can assembled to the main shell for optionally opening and closing the through hole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of raising crustaceans, comprising maintaining crustaceans in low salinity water having a Calcium-sensing Receptor (CaSR) modulator(s), and adding feed that contains an agent that contributes to modulation of a crustacean CaSR to the water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a structure for supporting multi-layer aquaculture facilities by the usage of construction scaffold systems and other supporting structures used by commercial storage/retrieval and horticulture greenhouse systems, allowing rapid construction of multi-layer aquaculture systems to be achieved with commercially available components.

Abstract: Provided is a method for storage of live crustaceans. The method is performed by causing the live crustacean to enter into an anesthetized state by exposing the crustacean to a combination of xenon and oxygen, cooling the anesthetized live crustacean to a temperature of 1° C. to 10° C. to cause the crustacean to enter into a state of anabiosis, and storing the live crustacean in the state of anabiosis under ambient pressure at 1° C. to 10° C. under from 90% to 100% humidity. Also provided is a container containing a plurality of live crustaceans that are in a state of anabiosis via performance of the method.

Abstract: A method for culturing benthic organisms in a culture pond without feeding uses an apparatus for continuously drawing up bottom layer water and dispersing it into upper layer water. The apparatus is provided for a culture pond of benthic organisms. Organic matter in the bottom layer water is mixed with the upper layer water to be mineralized, thereby raising the density of inorganic nutrient salts, so that photosynthesis in the upper layer water is activated to increase plant plankton.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for raising, transporting and releasing on a sea bed (50) crustacea juveniles which are in a housing section (1), the housing section (1) being adapted for connection to an emigration device (60, 80, 100) and the emigration device (60, 80, 100) being provided with at least one bore (70, 86) arranged to form an open path between an area near the surface of the sea bed (50) and a tubular element (10) disposed in a cut-out (12) in the housing section (1).

Abstract: A method of emptying a large container of e.g. 12000 litres for the storage of fish, such as shellfish, e.g. shrimps, said container being emptied through a pipe in the container, air being supplied simultaneously with the emptying. The air is expediently supplied through/near the bottom of the container via holes which are provided in a pattern, or via a pipe distribution system which is lowered into the container. By supplying the air to the container during emptying it is ensured that the pipe, through which the fish are discharged from the container, does not clog, and that the contents are discharged as a uniformly distributed mass.

Abstract: Device for cage (1) for shellfish farming, where the cage is placed in the sea or in a tank with water and where the cage's one side (11) is provided with openings, for instance a grid (13) and where the cage's other sides (3, 5, 7, 9) preferably are closed and where the cage (1) is arranged so it can be turned so that the one side provided with openings (11) faces upwards in a vertical feeding position, or faces sideways in a horizontal eating and resting position, or faces downwards in a vertical emptying position, as these positions are achieved by means of the fish farming cage (1) being placed on or by a transporter (25, 55).

Abstract: By directing the none-molting crustaceans to move into a predetermined area in a culture tank, the present invention discloses a multi-layered aquaculture system with shallow-water containers which is based upon the utilization of the methods and apparatus to eliminate their cannibalistic actions towards newly molted mates. This multi-layered aquaculture system for aquatic crustaceans comprises multi-layered containers for carrying the water body of culture and a means for generating an effect of bright and dark contrast at predetermined places within one or every afore-said containers. A means for arranging even water flow is further adapted to the containers with substantially no impact on the effect of the bright and dark contrast to take place at predetermined places.

Abstract: A method of culturing aquatic animals utilizes a habitat including at least one habitat unit, each habitat unit being constructed of a plurality of concentric tubes with a fixed radial spacing. The habitat is immersed in an aquatic environment containing larvae of aquatic animals to be raised so that the larvae settle on the habitat, the aquatic animals are fed until the animals grow to a desired size, and the cultured animals are then harvested.

Abstract: A marine habitat enhancement system is provided that in one embodiment is configured for attachment to existing pilings and in another embodiment is a stand-alone system anchored to the soil. The system includes a housing formed of a plurality of panels configured for attachment together to surround either a piling or a marine habitat. Compartments on the exterior of the housing can be used to promote the growth of plants and other marine aquaculture. A cap is provided for use with stand-alone pilings to prevent contaminated water and material from escaping outside the sleeve formed by the plurality of panels.

Abstract: A method for directing the displacement of aquatic crustaceans after feeding by utilizing their biological tendency responding to a bright and dark contrast is provided. This method comprises steps to generate the visual effect of this bright and dark contrast at a predetermined place within the water body of culture. Light coming from light emitters directly or from reflection of protrusions and/or painted patterns/figures, and/or filtration of light filters, with the existence of illuminating light, are used for generating visual effect of the bright and dark contrast.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for producing aquatic specie for consumer consumption within a closed aquaculture system. It provides for growing algae in artificial saltwater under controlled conditions in an algae subsystem, feeding the algae to adult artemia for producing small artemia in an artemia subsystem, feeding the algae and small artemia to immature aquatic specie for producing adolescent aquatic specie in an aquatic specie nursery subsystem, and feeding the algae and small artemia to the adolescent aquatic specie to for producing adult aquatic specie in an aquatic specie growout subsystem, which are then harvested. The invention also includes a data acquisition and control subsystem for automated control of the aquaculture system. A unique filtration subsystem accepts waste from the aquatic specie subsystem, pumps the waste through a series of filters, and returns the filtered saltwater to the algae subsystem, the artemia subsystem and the aquatic specie subsystem.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal. The apparatus consists of a toy which when thrown bounces erratically, which compressively elastically deforms, which includes a soft fabric outer surface that compresses to absorb blows, and which can withstand being bitten or chewed by a dog.

Abstract: Incubation device (10) has a structure wherein an incubation tank (11) and a separation tank (12) are put into communication with each other at the lowermost parts via a narrow communicating port (13). A side opening (14) is formed in the separation tank (12). The wall of the lower part of an upper housing part (12a) and of the entirety of a lower housing part (12b) of the separation tank (12) are formed from a colored, light-shielding material OP. Sea water (D) is housed in incubation tank (11) and the lower part of separation tank (12), freshwater (E) is housed in the upper part of the separation tank (12), and an interface (F) between the sea water (D) and the freshwater (E) is formed inside the separation tank (12). Brine shrimp larvae (2) hatch in the incubation tank (11) and upon moving into the separation tank (12), move from the light-shielded lower part towards the unshielded upper part and eventually swim outside into an aquarium tank from the side opening (14).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an artificial reef based on industrial waste is disclosed. Industrial wastes, including red mud, blast furnace slag, the sludges from the factories of refining raw ore, broken pieces of glass, the stone powders from the anti-pollution facilities equipped in stone- or aggregate-extracting spots, the slurries from the terminal treatment plants of water and sewage, the ashes from the incinerators for household wastes, the pulp sludges and slurries from paper mills, the coal ashes from thermoelectric power plants, and the side-products produced upon coal mining, are utilized, alone or in combination with a plasticizer and a mineralizer, in constructing artificial fishing reeves through pug-milling, molding and thermal treatment processes. The artificial fishing reef, through which the industrial wastes are converted into environment-affinitive resources, have advantages of being economically favorable and producing no pollution of the environment.

Abstract: A system and a method of growing shrimp, allowing balanced processes to accomplish the intensive culture of shrimp while reducing the risk of loss due to disease or environmental contaminants. Specifically, the present invention involves a unique combination of elements including: the use of specific pathogen free marine animal stocks, facilities which are effectively disinfected and isolated from sources of disease vectors and environmental contaminants, a beneficial, synergistic microbial population, and an aqueous medium of controlled composition. The system also comprises a specialized feed for supporting the microorganisms and marine animals, with zero-exchange of aqueous medium throughout the growout cycle such that the solids formed during operation, uneaten feeds, and fecal matter are retained in the system to provide an environment suitable for high yields and growth rates of marine animals.

Abstract: A deep ocean, mid-water farming apparatus, for propagating bi-valves, kelp and sea weed comprising a plurality of air-containing tanks arranged in a frame and including a lower frame element and an upper frame element, a device for anchoring the tanks in deep water and including connectors to connect the anchor to the lower frame element for holding the device in deep water, a plurality of upwardly directed elongated tubular substrates, on which to grow the bi-valves, the substrates arranged about a vertically-oriented center strut, each substrate defined by a first, lower terminal end, for connection to the upper frame element, and a second, upper terminal end, spaced-apart from the first end and, a top hat centered about the strut for connecting to the upper ends of the tubular substrates for holding them in a fixed configuration thereabout.

Abstract: An artificial reef that will adequately promote marine growth, marine life, and prevent erosion by providing a unique designed and configuration. The artificial reef is a vertical structure having an enclosed top wall, an opened bottom, and at least three side walls for forming an overall geometrical shape. An opening extends through the enclosed top wall and at least one opening extends through each side wall. This design and configuration will provide an optimum means for water flow and provide adequate and efficient stability of the final structure. This will ultimately prevent damage, roll overs, or the like, even during turbulent weather conditions.

Abstract: A synthetic structure is used to simultaneously provide food, shelter and reproductive support for many aquatic species. Synthetic seagrass may be produced in the form of flexible mats with a plurality of ribbons. The lower ends of the ribbons are anchored to the benthos. The other ends of the ribbons are buoyantly supported in the photic zone. The ribbons may be economically produced in plural coextensive layers, with one layer providing buoyancy and the other layer being structured to enhance biological growth. The system may be tailored for use in desired applications by selecting the surface area structure, ribbon spacing and density, and other parameters. The system may be used to remove nutrients and/or toxic materials from water.

Abstract: Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the Penaeus genus of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for carrying out such process. The apparatus for carrying out the process includes static tank means, flow-through tank means and Y-maze means each equipped with variable-focus camera means taken alone or in combination with one another. The variable-focus camera means platform is also described and is part of our invention. Also described is a method for exciting and/or attracting and/or stimulating and/or inciting members of the Penaeus genus of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei (referred to collectively as Penaeus spp.

Abstract: Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the lass Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus, Penaeus vannamei and Procambrus clarkii. The apparatus for carrying out the process includes static tank means, flow-through tank means and Y-maze means each equipped with variable-focus camera means. Also described is a method for exciting and/or attracting and/or stimulating and/or inciting members of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei (referred to collectively as Penaeus spp.

Abstract: Crustacea, and especially shrimps are farmed in ponds, which can become contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, and in which predatory fish can consume a significant proportion of the shrimps if not controlled. The ponds desirably should contain a controlled level of phytoplankton. Such ponds can be treated with dilute peracid such as peracetic acid at a concentration that is significantly below the concentration which is lethal to the shrimps in order to control phytoplankton and/or pathogenic bacteria and to kill the fish. The peracid is preferably selected in the range of from about 0.5 to about 5 mg/l peracetic acid.

Abstract: Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants and incitants for members of the Procambrus clarkii species of the Class Crustacea.

Abstract: Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the Penaeus genus of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for carrying out such process. The apparatus for carrying out the process includes static tank means, flow-through tank means and Y-maze means each equipped with variable-focus camera means taken alone or in combination with one another. The variable-focus camera means platform is also described and is part of our invention. Also described is a method for exciting and/or attracting and/or stimulating and/or inciting members of the Penaeus genus of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei (referred to collectively as Penaeus spp.

Abstract: Described is a process for determining excitants and attractants for members of the Penaeus genus of Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for carrying out such process. The apparatus for carrying out the process includes "static" tank apparatus, "flow through" tank apparatus and "Y-maze" apparatus, each equipped with a camera device and each taken alone or in combination with one another.