Aquaculture Magazine reports:
AKVA Group has launched a next-generation air dome for the Nautilus concept, designed to optimize deep farming. Developed in close collaboration with fish farmers, the dome delivers increased stability, improved feed distribution, and easier handling, explained from the company. Feedback from those who have already used it has been very positive.
“The dome’s robust, self-righting design ensures fish always have access to a stable air pocket, even in challenging conditions. This is a significant step forward in optimizing deep farming,” highlighted Arnstein Hosaas, Innovation Director at AKVA Group.
The new dome is just one of several innovations that build on the experiences from the Atlantis project and the Nautilus concept, which have been under development since 2014. The project is supported through SkatteFUNN.
Advanced technology and biological insights
The experiences from Atlantis have laid the foundation for Nautilus, now utilized by fish farmers across Norway. The concept combines advanced technology and biological insights to create optimal fish health and growth conditions.
“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,” says Hosaas.
High interest on deep farming
488 participants registered for AKVA Group’s recent webinar on deep farming. Experts such as Arnstein Hosaas, Merete Gisvold Sandberg, and Magnus Røsseland Bollmann shared their insights on how deep farming can contribute to sustainable aquaculture. Watch the webinar recording here.
“The level of engagement shows just how much interest there is in technology that addresses the industry’s biggest challenges,” assured Hosaas.
According to them, deep farming technology has proven to significantly reduce the risk of sea lice infestations, a critical issue for aquaculture. Combining waterborne feeding and advanced monitoring technologies creates better growth conditions and improves fish health.
“Several farmers have reported avoiding lice treatments for many groups of fish. This not only saves costs but also strengthens the sustainability of their operations,” Hosaas explained.
Better operations control
AKVA Group continues developing solutions that give fish farmers better operations control. The AKVA smart eye modular monitoring camera, a key component of the Nautilus concept, delivers real-time data on environmental parameters such as oxygen and temperature. This helps farmers make precise feed adjustments and ensure optimal conditions for the fish.
“Our technology provides fish farmers with precise tools to optimize their operations,” said for his part Miroslaw Pietrzak, Innovation Engineering Manager at AKVA Group.
With the new air dome launch and the strong interest in the Nautilus concept, AKVA Group looks forward to another decade of innovation and collaboration. Sustainability and technology remain at the core of its efforts to create a profitable and future-oriented aquaculture industry.
“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.
Presence in all markets
AKVA group is the world’s largest supplier of solutions and services to aquaculture. They are present in all markets with offices in Norway, Denmark, Scotland, Lithuania, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Chile, Canada, China and Australia.
“What unites us is the will to create a better future for ourselves and the world around us. Just like in the early days, we take advantage of opportunities in new technology, new solutions and new customer needs. We use these opportunities to create something great, profitable and sustainable. We constantly look for improvements and keep continuing as a team, where everybody contributes, and everybody plays an important role. Here lies the key to progress and success,” they say.
