Farmers in many areas of the world are looking at open ocean sites to expand operations, either due to user conflicts for protected sites, or simply the nature of the coast in their country. Open ocean environments hold a lot of promise but experience challenges which require new technological solutions to manage. Wave energy and strong currents are a major concern although submersible pens offer an effective and cost-competitive solution.
This talk will review the experience and status of a farm in the Red Sea installing and operating Innovasea’s submersible net pen, the SeaProtean, along with an array of environmental sensors. The focus will be on the environmental parameters at the farm site and how the equipment allows for easier operations and creating an ideal environment for fish.