Autonomous aquaculture fish feeding system

In aquaculture, fish growth and feed intake are influenced by environmental temperature and salinity, causing extreme variations in daily consumption.

Overfeeding represents 15-25% of waste production in fish-feeding – associated with high nitrogen discharges in coastal areas. There is a need for more efficient and sustainable aquaculture feeding systems.

The use of predictive models in aquaculture can be an excellent tool to combine increased production yields with reduced environmental impacts.

This technology relates to an autonomous aquaculture fish feeding system that comprises an autonomous vessel with temperature and salinity sensors. The system is equipped with an electronic data processor configured for calculating a fish weight prediction model from the collected temperature and salinity data. The system can then adjust the feeding schedule, reducing waste and improving efficiency of the aquaculture production.

The system is designed for marine fish, preferably for inland aquaculture facilities. The technology was tested with the European seabass and can be adapted to other types of aquaculture facilities and fish species.

Current development status

Experimental technologies

Applications

Aquaculture feeding system

Scientific research

Desired business relationship

Technology selling

Patent licensing

Technology development

Adaptation of technology to other markets