
The main use of dredging is to manage and relocate sediment for purposes typically related to navigation and flood control.Īssociated benefits of this activity related to the control of ANS include the removal of vegetation and mollusks, as well as altering the bathymetry so that an area is no longer suitable for inhabitance by a variety of species.ĭepending on the scope of the dredging operation, dredging may not eliminate plant ANS instead, it will reduce the plant mass at the dredging location.

A diver manipulates the dredge suction nozzle to support applications that include excavating pipelines, salvage, and other offshore tasks. The 4in or 6in diver-operated dredge is a standalone subsea package deployed to the seafloor. The Diver-Operated Dredge is designed for the efficient removal of large quantities of subsea sediments or soils.
