Detailed data collection contributes to better fish welfare and resource utilisation.

Using AI to extract more value from data

Salmon Evolution is collaborating with Clarify to use artificial intelligence and real-time data to improve operations, fish welfare and resource utilisation. Now, the experiences are being shared more broadly through the Norwegian Seafood Research Fund project Salmosense.

Editorial team landbasedaq.com
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Salmon Evolution, currently the world's largest land-based salmon farmer, has been collaborating with the software company Clarify in Trondheim, Norway, since 2022 to better utilise its own sensor and operational technology (OT) data. The collaboration has led to extensive data collection and financial savings.

Over the past two years, the project has also received support from the Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (FHF) to further develop the methods and make the knowledge available to other players in the industry.

Technology and data to support operations

Solutions like ChatGPT, and self-driving cars, are examples of technologies that rely on extensive development and datasets to make complex processes accessible to users.

Similarly, Salmon Evolution and Clarify have developed solutions where machines handle routine work and data processing continuously, allowing humans to concentrate on improvement work within fish health, operations, and profitability.

Salmon Evolution's professionals now have access to more detailed data that is used to improve profitability, competitiveness and sustainability. Examples of applications include:

  • Increased feeding and reduced feed waste, which results in better growth and reduces resource use

  • Detection and management of stress events in fish based on real-time data

  • Data-driven maintenance and optimal use of technical systems

  • Better logistics and utilisation of residual raw materials such as sludge, with opportunities within the circular economy

As Salmon Evolution completes its second phase of construction, it will gain increase production capacity. Clarify, in turn, has customers in various parts of the aquaculture industry, both on land, at sea, and on vessels.

Real-time data provides a better basis for decision-making in production.
Greater use of technology by professionals provides new opportunities in aquaculture.

More control – and more to control

Modern aquaculture involves a complex interaction between biology, technology, and people. Increased automation provides new opportunities for control, but also a greater need for monitoring and decision support.

"Detailed data collection provides insights that can be used for improvements in various stages of production," the companies write in a press release.

Going forward, Salmon Evolution and Clarify will focus on collecting and analysing data throughout the fish's entire life cycle, with the goal of being able to identify and recreate optimal conditions using AI and professional expertise.

Sharing experiences

Through the Salmosense project, supported by FHF, experience and methodology are shared with other players in the industry. Salmon Evolution will present parts of the work at the AI AqKva conference at the Clarion Hotel, Bergen Airport, on June 4, and plans more activities in the future.

Watch a short video (below, with English subtitles) explaining how Salmon Evolution and Clarify work togather.

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