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A multipurpose marine life container having a closed chamber defined by a pair of substantially identical clam shell-type housing halves opening toward each other and removably joined together along a parting line. An entrance opening is formed in each end wall of the container by a pair of half ope

A multipurpose marine life container having a closed chamber defined by a pair of substantially identical clam shell-type housing halves opening toward each other and removably joined together along a parting line. An entrance opening is formed in each end wall of the container by a pair of half openings opening toward each other along the parting line. Each end wall supports a rotatable disk that includes three inwardly opening entry funnel areas as well as a closed area rotatable into and out of registry with the corresponding entrance opening. Hollow tubes with air tight closures are removably secured lengthwise through the container to provide buoyancy, weighting and reinforcement for the container. The opposite sides of the container include large openings which are selectively closed by cantilever supported doors swingable by gravity to the open positions and releasably latchable in the closed positions. A lifting bridle for the container can be attached to the free swinging edges of the doors whereby the doors may be closed by a lifting line. The opposite side doors are each pivotally mounted from the hollow tubes.

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[ What is claimed as new is as follows:] [1.] A multipurpose marine life container which comprises enclosing walls defining a closed chamber and having a plurality of openings to allow free flow of water therethrough, one of said walls having an entrance opening formed therethrough, a shiftable gate

[ What is claimed as new is as follows:] [1.] A multipurpose marine life container which comprises enclosing walls defining a closed chamber and having a plurality of openings to allow free flow of water therethrough, one of said walls having an entrance opening formed therethrough, a shiftable gate member guidingly mounted interiorly of said one wall and including at least one entry funnel inwardly opening therethrough and a closing area for substantially closing said entrance opening, said shiftable gate member being mounted for movement relative to said one wall between positions with said closing area and said one funnel selectively registered with said entrance opening.