Waterborne feeding: The experiences from the Atlantis project have laid the foundation for today’s Nautilus concept, which now optimizes deep farming with seamlessly integrated solutions. From left: CEO Knut Nesse, Arnstein Hosaas, and Merete Gisvold Sandberg at AKVA group.
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AKVA Group has introduced a new air dome as part of its Nautilus concept, which will help optimize deep farming by creating optimal conditions for fish health and growth.
According to AKVA Group's Innovation Director, Arnstein Hosaas, the robust design of this new product provides fish with access to a stable air pocket, even in challenging conditions.
The origin of Nautilus comes from the Atlantis project. Both have been under development since 2014 and are supported by SkatteFUNN.
"The ability to adapt Nautilus to each location and the specific needs of fish farmers has been crucial to its success. Good fish welfare is key to efficient operations," said Hosaas.
Moreover, farmers have reported a significant reduction in the risk of sea lice infestations thanks to the combination of waterborne feeding and advanced monitoring technology.
Nautilus has another key component, the AKVA smarteye modular monitoring camera, which helps collect real-time data on environmental parameters such as oxygen and temperature. This allows fish farmers to make precise feed adjustments and ensure optimal conditions for the fish.
"Technology and knowledge go hand in hand to address future challenges. Together with fish farmers, we are shaping a better future for the fish and the industry," concluded Hosaas.
In 2022, AKVA group Egersund launched together with Northern Lights Salmon & Sørrollnesfisk and Framo OptiCage a new pen concept against salmon lice. For the first time, the lice skirts developed can be lowered to 15 meters to block the lice out, while pumps bring up fresh, oxygen-rich seawater from the depths.