Patent ID: 6082303
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: A01K,Y02A

Abstract:
A machine for planting shellfish seedlings in a seafloor, comprising:(a) a frame;(b) means for moving said machine on said seafloor;(c) a seeding drum having a plurality of water inlet ports in the outer circumferential surface thereof;(d) a hopper for holding shellfish seedlings in contact with said outer circumferential surface of said drum;(e) means for producing a suction at said water inlet ports of said drum;(f) means for rotating said seeding drum as said machine is moved on said seafloor, whereby said seedlings in said hopper are picked up and held on said outer surface of said drum at said water inlet ports by said suction, as said drum rotates during movement of said machine; and(g) means for removing said seedlings from said water inlet ports for deposition of said seedlings on said seafloor.