Abstract

Frame structure (1), rack (5), system (6) and method for live storage of benthic organisms. The rack (5) is arranged to house containers (100) for live storage of benthic organisms, and the frame structure (1) is adapted to receive one or more racks (5). The frame structure (1) comprises a water distribution system (3) where water may flow through manifold pipes (30) to horizontal channels (25, 25a) and to the containers (100) in the racks (5). The water flows on from the containers (100) and is guided downward along a discharge side (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 61/30 - Culture of aquatic animals of sponges, sea urchins or sea cucumbers
• A01K 61/59 - Culture of aquatic animals of shellfish of crustaceans, e.g. lobsters or shrimps
• A01K 61/50 - Culture of aquatic animals of shellfish

Abstract

A facility (1) for storing benthic organisms (2), the facility (1) comprising a plurality of chambers (23) in a rack (21), each chamber (23) being defined by a surrounding wall (26), and the chambers (23) being arranged side by side so that the surrounding wall (26) abuts against the surrounding wall (23) of an adjacent chamber (23). The facility (1) comprises a tank (4) with a bottom (40), side walls (41, 42) and end walls (43, 44), and the tank (4) can be filled with water. Each chamber (23) comprises at least one first opening (231). The rack (21) is arranged to be lowered into a shaft (3) formed of at least a first shaft wall (31) in the tank (4) and to be raised from the shaft. A first shaft wall (31) covers the first opening (231) when the rack (21) is positioned in the shaft (3). The facility (1) includes a lifting means (5) for raising and lowering the rack (21) from the shaft (3) and into the shaft (3), respectively. A method for storing and feeding benthic organisms (2) in the facility (1) is described as well.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 61/00 - Culture of aquatic animals