Connected Seafarm integrates a suite of sensors used to measure in-situ water quality parameters such as dissolved oxygen, temperature, chlorophyll, turbidity, and algal pigments. The solution ensures all of this data is reliably and securely communicated to a data dashboard application where sensor data is turned into valuable insights operators need, and alerts can be set to notify key personnel when intervention is required.
A second satellite-enabled technology processes and displays satellite imagery for algal bloom monitoring. The combination of satellite imagery and in-situ data allows operators to benefit from a fuller overview of conditions in and beyond their farms, thereby better arming them against challenges.
2022 saw higher-than-usual sea temperatures and harmful phytoplankton and zooplankton blooms; technology will be critical in tackling the impact of these issues, which will continue to intensify as climate change causes the oceans to warm.
Krucial’s algal bloom solution has been trialed on Mowi’s Portlea Farm, Clare Island, off the west coast of Ireland, to support the offset of risks posed by the warming climate, which includes algal blooms.
Kevin Quillien, Co-Founder and CTO at Krucial, said: “We’re confident that Krucial’s Connected Seafarm can help the aquaculture industry as it continues on its mission to feed the world sustainably.
“Although already advanced in its use of technology, the sector still battles many unknowns. Algal blooms and other environmental issues continue to cause major headaches for producers around the world and are likely to get worse as a result of climate change.
“Built on top of our cutting-edge connectivity platform, Connected Seafarm ensures important information keeps flowing and can be depended upon every day. Staff can, at a glance, see where issues are about to occur, react quickly, and prevent early warnings from turning into costly issues.
“The outcome of a successful digitization should be healthier fish, a happier workforce, and more efficient operations—thanks to Krucial; these benefits can be brought to any fish farm, no matter how remote.”
