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FISHERIES & FISH FARMING

Innovasea Introduces New Seabream Algorithm for Biomass

nnovasea, a global leader in tech-
Inologically advanced aquatic solu-
tions for aquaculture and fish tracking,
announced today the first commercially
available seabream algorithm for bio-
mass estimation.
This algorithm, part of Innovasea’s AI-
powered biomass solution, BiomassPro,
was rigorously tested and proven to de- thead seabream biomass solution to through better monitoring, optimize feed
liver over 95% accuracy in real-time with market,” said Rafael Cordero, Innovasea costs with more accurate feed rations,
gilthead seabream weight estimations for VP. “Our compact, portable solution is streamline workforce efficiency, and im-
Aquafrais Cannes. Located off the coast uniquely suited to meet the demands of prove fish welfare through non-intrusive
of France, Aquafrais Cannes has been a seabream farmers who are overseeing sampling.
leader in French aquaculture for over 35 numerous pens and require accurate, ef-
years, advancing sustainable methods for ficient biomass estimation across their “Thanks to BiomassPro, we get more
growing high-quality seabream and sea operations.” precise estimates in less time,” added
bass. Jérôme Hémar, General Manager at
Aquafrais Cannes operates more than Aquafrais. “Now, we can better predict
Innovasea’s BiomassPro features a fully 150 offshore pens. With Innovasea’s Bio- sales and reassign our lean team from
automated, lightweight (7.5 kg) camera massPro solution, camera setup takes just biomass calculations to other vital farm
that is easy to deploy and move between five minutes and requires only a single tasks.”
pens. Using an advanced algorithm, it person to carry it out. Previously, this
analyzes fish stocks and autonomously setup process involved four workers and Innovasea’s BiomassPro supports six
reports precise biomass estimates to an lasted over half an hour at each location. species — Atlantic salmon, cobia, gilt-
intuitive dashboard, eliminating the need head seabream, king salmon, red snap-
for manual sampling. Real-time data, tracked in the Bio- per and yellowtail. A European sea bass
massPro dashboard, lets Aquafrais algorithm is scheduled for release later
“We are excited to expand our multi- Cannes improve growth performance this year.
species offering and bring the first gil- Circle 7 on enquiry card

Resilient Seafarm Monitoring Through Storm Eowyn

s Storm Eowyn battered the fail. Throughout Storm Eowyn’s peak,
AUK and Ireland with gale-force our system provided continuous up-
winds it left catastrophic damage in dates, enabling proactive decision-
its wake resulting in more than a mil- making and reinforcing operational
lion without power some for days and confidence when it mattered most. In
in more rural areas even longer, busi- addition, Connected Seafarm previ-
nesses across the country failed to ously supported our customer off the
continue to operate due to the chal- west coast of Scotland throughout in-
lenges presented by the storm. For conditions, Krucial’s resilient digital frastructure failures as the result of
critical industries, such as aquacul- solution ensured uninterrupted moni- storms.
ture, who have a responsibility to the toring, allowing our customer to main- The ability to rely on digital solu-
health of the stock they rear it is imper- tain full visibility over vital parameters tions with the added redundancy of
ative that they are able to continuously such as water temperature, dissolved multiple data channels transforms
monitor in-pen to protect the health of oxygen, and salinity. This critical data how aquaculture businesses operate,
their stock. is essential for safeguarding stock reducing uncertainty and enhancing
One of our customers with offshore health, optimizing feeding strategies, sustainability. This latest demonstra-
farms off the coast of Ireland found and mitigating environmental risks— tion of Connected Seafarm in action
themselves at the helm of Storm Eo- especially during severe storms, such demonstrates our commitment to
wyn as it battered the Atlantic with as Storm Eowyn, that can disrupt op- empowering industries with the data
some of the strongest gusts ever re- erations and threaten yields as per- to drive decision making regardless
corded causing towering waves, cre- sonnel cannot safely attend site for of the environment or available infra-
ating an environment that absolutely manual checks. structure.
no personnel could be present in, Traditional communication networks As climate change continues to drive
benefited from the resilience of their often struggle in remote and offshore more frequent and intense storms,
Connected Seafarm remote monitor- environments, particularly during robust digital infrastructure is more
ing solution continuing to provide up- extreme weather events. However, important than ever. At Krucial, we’re
to-date in-situ monitoring accessible Krucial’s satellite-enabled solution proud to support our customers to stay
from mainland HQ or even the comfort with in-built power sources ensures ahead of the elements and practice
of their own homes. that data transmission remains ro- precision aquaculture strategies.
Even in the face of extreme weather bust, even when terrestrial networks Circle 8 on enquiry card

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