Producers can monitor remotely across species and locations.
Ace Aquatec
The aquaculture technology company, Ace Aquatec, has confirmed that the five species-specific modules developed for its AI-powered A-BIOMASS® underwater camera are achieving strong results.
In the case of the trout module, which has already been tested in Scotland, an accuracy of 98% was achieved compared to harvest results, as well as the yellowtail module in Australia.
Additionally, the chinook salmon module, which was launched last year in New Zealand, has maintained a consistent accuracy of 99%. Finally, the Atlantic salmon module in the UK and Chile has delivered good results, with accuracy within 1-2% compared to harvest outcomes.
"The results we've achieved speak for themselves, and many of our customers are already seeing improvements across their farms in welfare, fish quality, and safety of staff on site. With the ability to monitor remotely across species and locations, our vast data sets will offer real-time information at every stage of the farming process," confirmed CEO Nathan Pyne-Carter.
Specifically, the new health module is based on LAKSVEL's welfare indicators, a standardized monitoring protocol for Atlantic salmon in sea cages. This allows producers to detect and treat diseases at an early stage.
Additionally, the proprietary A-HARVESTCAM® module has been tested at harvesting sites in Scotland, measuring real-time average weight, fish count distribution, and weight classes during harvest.
In May, the Scottish company successfully closed its latest investment round, consisting of £7.5 million in equity funding plus an additional £2.5 million debt facility, which will enable the creation of 15 jobs at the company’s offices in Dundee, Glasgow, and Chile.
