A dredging box, also known as a clamshell bucket, is a handy tool used in marine settings for digging up and removing sediment, rocks, and other debris from the bottom of the sea. There are various synonyms for the term "dredging box." Some of the common ones include clamshell bucket, grab dredger, backhoe dredger, and excavator dredger. Clamshell bucket and grab dredger are the most popularly used terms for this tool. While backhoe dredger and excavator dredger refer to specific types of dredging boxes that are mounted on boats or barges and operated from the shore. Other similar tools include a bucket dredger, which uses a large bucket to scoop up sediment, and a cutter suction dredger, equipped with a rotating cutter head to churn up the bottom.