The results from trial showed that the C Disc is an efficient tool for divers to vacuuming sea urchins from the seabed.
Using The C Disc , the divers would not have to stop to send bags to the surface and could continue to harvest and optimize their time on the bottom.
In a commercial setting the CPUE (catch rate) is higher than other methods used for collecting sea urchins, such as trapping etc.
Average catch rate 1,5 sea urchins per second by using The C Disc.
Encrusting and fastening organisms appeared to be less affected by The C Disc and despite being the dominant bycatch, there appeared to be only a slight removal of the dominant snails/hermit crabs.
In an area where the population is high, The C Disc would be very beneficial.