Technology is revolutionizing the aquaculture industry, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. As demand for the world’s seafood keeps reaching the sky, IoT-based water quality monitoring, AI-fed fish systems, drones and robotics have emerged as the newest gadgets extending fishing, thereby increasing production and saving the environment from further damage. A significant shift is necessary for the insatiable global hunger to be addressed without introducing entirely new issues related to resource management and climate change in the sector.
Table of Contents
The Role of Technology in Smart Aquaculture
- IoT-Based Monitoring Systems
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most critical industry in monitoring water quality in real time. These sensors enable farmers to take immediate action, thus reducing fish mortality rates as well as bringing the IoT-based monitoring system that allows the farmers to get real-time analysis for their aquaculture operations. For instance, Aquasense, a real-time sensor system being developed by Aqsen Innovations, together with CENSIS is a great tool to solve the given issue by monitoring critical water quality parameters such as oxygen, salinity, and chemical content. IoT devices is used to control the dissolved oxygen and pH levels found in the water to modernize the fish farming process and make it more sustainable.
Another significant project was launched in July 2024 to develop energy-efficient shrimp aquaculture systems for Tien Giang province in Vietnam, where IoT devices can be employed to monitor dissolved oxygen and pH levels. This system gathered data from the aquaculture ponds and visualized it while checking the degree of correlation between conditions in the environment and shrimp growth with the overall objectives of enhancing farm production efficiency and sustainability.
- Artificial Intelligence in Aquaculture
Artificial intelligence is a core enabler of aquaculture transformation through precision farming, which curtails operational costs and is sustainable in fish farming. AI-powered systems carry out multiple tasks in fish farming, from water quality monitoring to disease prediction, leveraging such technologies as machine learning, computer vision, and big data analytics to outperform us. An example of this is BiOceanOr-a French-based startup-revolutionizing the aquaculture sector by use of artificial intelligence and marine biology. Their flagship product, AquaREAL, is an AI service that aims to predict water quality to optimize fish welfare and provide sustainable aquaculture practices.
The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the pisciculture area as pinpointed by the recent developments at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)comes as a protraction of the general sustainability and efficiency enhancement drive in the industry. AI is now being exploited to diagnose the health, growth, and water supply level of some species, such as catfish, largemouth bass, and pacific white shrimp. This technical advance provides timeliness and increases the precision and efficiency of data analysis. Consequently, AI incorporation is really helpful to the improvement of the research outcomes and acts as an individualized teaching tool for the students.
- Automated Feeding Systems
Smart feeding systems leverage AI and IoT to regulate feed distribution based on fish behavior, reducing waste and ensuring proper nutrition. This leads to cost savings and improved growth rates in aquaculture farms. As per example, Bakkafrost has commissioned the construction of the world’s largest feed barge, which will feature GroAqua’s latest automation technology called GroVision. The barge can be fully controlled remotely with this technology in an automatic mode without any human or crew on board which allows simultaneous feeding to 24 fish pens. This innovation is a big jump in the quest for making aquaculture operations more efficient and eco-friendlier, reducing the need for human intervention during feeding operations.
- Drones and Robotics
Drones and robotics have applications in seafood farming. Such applications will improve efficiency in farming operations, monitoring, and sustainability. Their integration help farmers optimize production and cost, as well as enhance environmental management. Underwater drones and robotic systems help monitor fish health, cleaning tanks, and anomalies in their aquaculture environments. For example, the integration of robotic technology into seagrass restoration, led by companies like ReefGen, is expected to have a huge impact on aquaculture. This new technology has robots plant seagrass, an exquisite habitat for marine biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
Moreover, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is undertaking the use of drone technology to transform the old-age fishing sector of India. Use of this innovative approach is very helpful to monitor fish health in real-time, feed delivery, and transportation of fish to nearby markets. Therefore, such advanced integration reduces human effort, enhances decision-making, and ensures a more resilient and eco-friendly aquaculture industry.
Conclusion
High-tech fish farming is turning seafood production into a technologically driven process that at the same time makes it more resource-efficient, cleaner, and more profitable. IoT, AI, and the automation revolution have led to a substantial increase in operational efficiency. This has been achieved through procedures such as AI and the utilization of IoT technology, to yield more output and make the food industry reliable to the world. Several big companies and research institutions have come up with smart aquaculture solutions so the industry is poised for a big leap moving forward. Smart aquaculture will be the lighthouse over the ocean of the digital water, which keeps the seafood production technology sustainable and meets the consumer needs.
Apart from that, if you are interested to know about “Ceramic Cookware Industry Grows” then visit our “Daily Bites” category.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Swagata Sarkar is an enthusiastic and dedicated researcher with 3 years of experience. She is committed to helping clients navigate complex business challenges by offering actionable insights through thorough research. Swagata has a strong interest in various sectors, including Agriculture, Energy & Power and ICT & Media and she aims to deliver valuable perspectives in these areas. Beyond her research, Swagata also enjoys articulating her thoughts through articles and blogs while finding solace in literature and art, often immersed in reading and painting. The author can be contacted at info@nextmsc.com
