Description
The development of a novel monitoring system, specifically designed for aquaculture, integrates sensors to measure vital parameters such as oxygen, temperature, and pH. The system’s unique buoy design, coupled with advanced modelling capabilities, offers targeted forecasts of extreme marine events, providing aquaculture operators with an early warning mechanism and actionable insights.
Impact During the Project
Enhanced Aquaculture Operations:
Traditional State: Prior to this innovation, aquaculture operations might have had limited real-time data on environmental parameters, potentially leading to suboptimal farming conditions or even loss of stock.
Advancement: The new monitoring system provides continuous data on crucial parameters, enabling aquaculture operators to optimize conditions for aquatic life. This can lead to better growth rates, healthier stock, and increased yields.
Mitigation of Financial Losses:
Traditional State: Extreme marine events, without proper warning, can cause severe damage to aquaculture stocks, leading to significant financial losses.
Advancement: By delivering forecasts of extreme marine events, the system provides aquaculture operators with a proactive tool to implement preventive measures, thus potentially reducing the financial impact of such events.
Impact Post Project
Scalable Aquaculture Solutions:
Traditional State: Aquaculture operations in different regions might have relied on generic or non-specialized monitoring systems, which might not cater to specific local challenges or marine conditions.
Advancement: With the system successfully implemented in diverse locales like Ireland and Spain, it’s evident that the technology can adapt to varying marine environments. This scalability paves the way for broader global adoption, offering tailored solutions to aquaculture operators worldwide.
Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture Practices:
Traditional State: Sustainability in aquaculture has been a growing concern, with the industry striving to reduce its environmental footprint and ensure the well-being of cultivated species.
Advancement: The continuous monitoring of parameters like oxygen, heat, and pH can ensure that aquaculture operations maintain conditions that are not only optimal for growth but also sustainable. Such practices can contribute to the industry’s overall sustainability goals.
Advancement over and above State of the Art
The introduction of this new monitoring system represents a significant leap in aquaculture technology. By amalgamating real-time data collection with predictive modelling, the system shifts the paradigm from reactive to proactive aquaculture management. The innovative buoy design, tailored for the industry’s needs, coupled with the system’s scalability, positions it as a pioneering solution in the field. With the potential to optimize operations, mitigate financial losses, and promote sustainable practices, this system is poised to set new standards in aquaculture management and monitoring.
Links and References
Link to Video: https://youtu.be/JwBdvDDtQNk?si=3JxS–U2HhEmFSPW
Link to website: www.eurosea.marine.ie
Link to Data: http://23.101.63.219/AADI_DisplayProgram/setups/HC_elcampello_smartbuoy_waterquality/
Link to D5.9 – Operational monitoring systems available at the three sites: https://eurosea.eu/download/eurosea_d5-9_operational_monitoring_systems_available_at_the_three_sites/?wpdmdl=5646&refresh=650197cad49c41694603210
