The C Bud represents a novel, yet effective and least destructive large-scale method for harvesting marine species from the seabed. The C Bud has proven itself to be just as effective as traditional methods where “dredgers” are being used, yet the C Bud being far gentler to both the harvested species, the bycatch, and the seabed.
The C Bud is a tracked platform capable of harvesting benthic species in its full width, filtrating the bycatch and putting this back instantly and unharmed to the seabed, before sending the harvested species directly to the vessel for further storage or processing.
The C Bud can not only operate efficiently on even bottoms, but also on slopes with major obstructions from rocks and marine vegetation. Larger obstructions etc. can be avoided by maneuvering the C Bud around them.
The sustainable yet effective C Bud covers approximately 1,8 acres (7.200 m2) pr hour whilst harvesting from the seabed. Calculating the population of i.e., sea urchins or scallops pr acre, this is a very effective harvesting tool. Read more in the bullet points below in my email.
The C Bud is extensively tested by Akvaplan-niva AS (Norwegian Institute for Water Research) and NOFIMA in Norway, and The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has granted a license to harvest Clamys Islandica (Island Scallops) to Safe Offshore AS, by using The C Buds non-destructive and sustainable harvesting method.
Statement from NOFIMA:
Key advantages for the C Bud Highlights from reports after testing Invasive Species Sustainability of the C Bud versus traditional draggers Minimal impact The C Bud is protected by the following patents“The Harvesting Device” shows tremendous promise as a harvesting technology suitable for benthic invertebrate species (such as sea urchins, sea cucumbers, scallops) found on flat substrates. In addition, it has clearly demonstrated its suitability for providing a suction system capable of removing silt and sludge from the seafloor. This has tremendous application potential in sea-based aquaculture.”
The C Bud - Demo
The C Bud - Visualization
