Ace Aquatec's A-BIOMASS® system is an intelligent underwater camera powered by artificial intelligence.
Ace Aquatec
Ace Aquatec and Hendrix Genetics have announced a collaboration to use Ace Aquatec's A-BIOMASS® system to implement individualized fish growth strategies through mass monitoring.
This technology makes it possible to track fish weight over time and identify individual fish. This non-invasive method of analysis provides insight into key factors affecting fish growth and health.
In this way, Hendrix Genetics can determine which individuals grow more in summer and which perform better in colder months, allowing them to supply the appropriate genetic material based on the specific characteristics of each of their customers' farms.
"Ace Aquatec's camera has given us much more precise, individualised data collection of our fish's growth, not just the biomass of the tank, how much feed we flow in, but in plotting the actual growth of the fish. This will ultimately benefit our customers by providing the best stock for their own farming practices," detailed Hendrix Genetics Breeding Program Manager, Stephen Tapping.
In addition, this monitoring helps feed fish more efficiently according to their stage of maturity, thereby reducing feed waste and improving water quality. Finally, this AI solution is less invasive and causes less stress to the animals.
Regarding this, the CEO of Ace Aquatec, Nathan Pyne-Carter, said: "Our work with Hendrix Genetics has proven the application of biomass technology outside of simply monitoring the biomass of the tank. This project has shown us how data can influence everything from feed strategy to optimising fish stock for the conditions they are to be farmed, as well as early disease detection."
Finally, he added: "The future of aquaculture is increasingly data driven, and by working with partners like Hendrix Genetics, we are building a detailed picture to inform how fish production will look in the coming decades - one where seafood is providing an accessible, high-welfare source of protein for the global population."