In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a crustacean trap can include a cage configured to trap one or more crustaceans, and a propulsion system connected to the cage and configured to provide propulsion to the cage. In certain embodiments, the trap can include a controller configured to control the propulsion system to autonomously pilot the trap.

In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a crustacean trap can include a cage configured to trap one or more crustaceans, and a propulsion system connected to the cage and configured to provide propulsion to the cage. In certain embodiments, the trap can include a controller configured to control the propulsion system to autonomously pilot the trap.

Aquatic traps disclosed herein can be used for trapping crustaceans such as crab, prawns and shrimp, as well as fish and including flat fish. The traps can include a trap frame surrounded by mesh. The trap frame can include a tapered side which allows nested stacking of traps. The mesh can include floor mesh, side mesh, entrance mesh, and ceiling mesh. The entrance mesh can extend inwardly from a portion of the tapered side, and attach to an entrance frame. A tensioning element may hold the entrance frame upright inside the trap, or otherwise, the entrance frame can be self-erecting. The ceiling mesh can be releasable to collapse the ceiling and the entrances, thereby facilitating nested stacking of the traps.

Aquatic traps disclosed herein can be used for trapping crustaceans such as crab, prawns and shrimp, as well as fish and including flat fish. The traps can include a trap frame surrounded by mesh. The trap frame can include a tapered side which allows nested stacking of traps. The mesh can include floor mesh, side mesh, entrance mesh, and ceiling mesh. The entrance mesh can extend inwardly from a portion of the tapered side, and attach to an entrance frame. A tensioning element may hold the entrance frame upright inside the trap, or otherwise, the entrance frame can be self-erecting. The ceiling mesh can be releasable to collapse the ceiling and the entrances, thereby facilitating nested stacking of the traps.

The invasion of Asian carp has already affected all inland waters connected to the Mississippi River, devastating the aquatic ecosystem, negatively impacting the fishing and recreation industries and costing our country hundred of millions of dollars. The purpose of the GOT-U-TUBE is to remove large volumes of Asian carp and prevent the necessity of physically handling each fish, while leaving no negative ecological impact. It works differently from current methods of removal not only in its mechanism of action but also in its scale. The device uses a high-pressure water force to create a vacuum within a large tube, utilizing the species' natural fear and group behavior by providing a man-made escape channel, while moving over 5000 gallons of water per minute from the action of the pump alone.

The invasion of Asian carp has already affected all inland waters connected to the Mississippi River, devastating the aquatic ecosystem, negatively impacting the fishing and recreation industries and costing our country hundred of millions of dollars. The purpose of the GOT-U-TUBE is to remove large volumes of Asian carp and prevent the necessity of physically handling each fish, while leaving no negative ecological impact. It works differently from current methods of removal not only in its mechanism of action but also in its scale. The device uses a high-pressure water force to create a vacuum within a large tube, utilizing the species' natural fear and group behavior by providing a man-made escape channel, while moving over 5000 gallons of water per minute from the action of the pump alone.

The species specific fish trap selectively captures a specific species of fish. The species specific fish trap lures a fish into the species specific fish trap. The species specific fish trap identifies that the captured fish is the specific species the species specific fish trap is configured to capture. The species specific fish trap closes when the lured fish is identified as the specific species that the species specific fish trap is configured to capture. The species specific fish trap comprises a transparent shell, a lure net, and a control system. The lure net and the control system mount in the transparent shell. The transparent shell is the structure that lures and captures the specific species of fish. The lure net lures a fish into the transparent shell. The control system identifies the species of the lured fish. The control system controls access into the transparent shell.

The species specific fish trap selectively captures a specific species of fish. The species specific fish trap lures a fish into the species specific fish trap. The species specific fish trap identifies that the captured fish is the specific species the species specific fish trap is configured to capture. The species specific fish trap closes when the lured fish is identified as the specific species that the species specific fish trap is configured to capture. The species specific fish trap comprises a transparent shell, a lure net, and a control system. The lure net and the control system mount in the transparent shell. The transparent shell is the structure that lures and captures the specific species of fish. The lure net lures a fish into the transparent shell. The control system identifies the species of the lured fish. The control system controls access into the transparent shell.

A pot for catching crabs or fish has a lockable door adapted for unloading crabs or fish from the pot and a locking mechanism operable for locking and unlocking the door. The crab or fish pot has a frame structure defining a shape of the pot; a number of mesh panels attached to the frame structure; and at least one entrance for crabs or fish to enter the pot.

A pot for catching crabs or fish has a lockable door adapted for unloading crabs or fish from the pot and a locking mechanism operable for locking and unlocking the door. The crab or fish pot has a frame structure defining a shape of the pot; a number of mesh panels attached to the frame structure; and at least one entrance for crabs or fish to enter the pot.