Control, automation, and supervision

Aquaculture supervision refers to the set of techniques used to monitor, manage, and optimize aquaculture production (fish, crustaceans, mollusks, shellfish, algae). It ensures efficient production by maintaining constant control over all technical aquaculture equipment.

Objectives of aquaculture supervision:

• Water parameter control: Monitoring temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and all essential parameters to ensure the best living conditions for aquatic animals.
• Feed management: Tracking feed distribution to prevent waste, optimize growth, and limit water pollution.
• Animal health monitoring: Early detection of diseases, parasites, and behavioral anomalies.
• Growth optimization: Adjusting farming conditions to maximize productivity and reduce animal stress (temperature, lighting, water quality).
• Infrastructure and equipment management: Maintenance of tanks, pumps, aerators, and other electromechanical devices controlled via installed sensors.
• Traceability and regulatory compliance: Recording real-time data to ensure product quality and compliance with environmental and health standards.

Supervision tools and technologies:

• Sensors and probes to measure the physicochemical parameters of water in real time.
• Automated monitoring systems with alerts in case of anomalies.
• Underwater cameras and drones for observing animals and infrastructure.
• Aquaculture management software to analyze data and optimize production.
• Biological and veterinary tests to diagnose diseases and assess water quality.

Aquaculture supervision is essential for ensuring sustainable and profitable production, minimizing health and environmental risks, and improving the quality of products for consumption. It increasingly relies on advanced technologies, facilitating more efficient management of aquaculture farms.