WELCOME Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture 25 May 2021 | 10:00 - 12:20 10:00 Welcome Hugh O’Sullivan, Waterford Institute of Technology Dr Sara Barrento, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR),Swansea University 10:05 Setting the stage: what is precision aquaculture? Dr Sara Barrento, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR), Swansea University Access2Sea: New Opportunities for More Competitive 10:10 and Sustainable Blue Growth in the Atlantic Zone Dr Sara Barrento, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR), Swansea University Agenda STREAM: Sensor Technologies for Remote 10:15 Environmental Aquatic Monitoring Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR), Swansea University Application of sensors for fish health and welfare in 10:20 aquaculture Dr Sofia Teixeira, Tyndall National Institute, Ireland 10:35 Overview of Printable Sensors Prof. David Gethin, The Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating (WCPC), Swansea University Shellfish Aquaculture and Sensor Deployment in the 10:50 Southeast of Ireland. Brian O’Loan, Bord Iascaigh Mhara 11:05 – 11:20 BREAK 25 May 2021 APPLICATION OF SENSORS IN PRECISION AQUACULTURE 2 11:20 Coastal Monitoring Radar Paul Shanahan, National Maritime College of Ireland Aquaculture at the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Agenda 11:35 Research using sensors Paul Howes, Dr Pete Jones and Dr Josh Jones, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research, Swansea University Reverse engineering a machine vision solution for 11:50 aquaculture Dan Rusu, Gyopár Elekes, faptic.xyz SeaLens technology to monitor 3D aquaculture in 12:05 Wales Christian Berger, PEBL- Plant Ecology Beyond Land 12:20 Closing Remarks 25 May 2021 APPLICATION OF SENSORS IN PRECISION AQUACULTURE 3 Setting the stage: what is precision aquaculture? Dr. Sara Barrento Swansea University Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture 25 May 2021 Aquaculture Precision The farming of aquaculture aquatic organisms The acquisition and Fish interpretation of data about the aquatic Molluscs environment and farmed species through sensors Crustaceans that can provide decision support for farm Aquatic Plants operations. Amphibians … Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 2 Precision farming is not a new concept 44139 3462 AGRICULTURE AQUACULTURE Number of Review articles, Research articles and Book chapters retrieved from Science Direct search 2015-2021 Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 3 Challenges Harsh environment Access can be impeded by weather Power and connectivity Large range of spatial scales Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 4 Precision Aquaculture The motivation… Farms are getting bigger Pressure from consumers New real-time sensor and moving offshore and regulators technologies Sustainable farming Better animal welfare Restorative aquaculture Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 5 Precision aquaculture: the framework DATA COLLECTION DATA SUPPORT & INTEGRATION ANALYSES DECISION Aquatic Species Environment related data Modelling and Insight • Temperature • Biomass • Image analyses • Feed management • Nutrients • Behaviour • Species growth • Harvesting schedule • pH • Physiology • Forecasts • Veterinary intervention • Salinity • Early warning Existing data • Pollutants • Risk analysis • Weather • Hydrography Observe Interpret Decide and act Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 6 Precision Aquaculture 5 - Water quality probes What does it look like? 6 – Local weather station 7 – Satellite-based monitoring Real Time Monitoring Føre et al. 2018 Biosystems Engineering Volume 173, September 2018, Pages 176-193 Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 7 Precision aquaculture: moving forward Sensors need to be: Data Management robust Models need to be robust low-cost Security and sovereignty of capable of underwater and data is critical to exploit in-air wireless connectivity technology in an ethical and high level of Interoperability commercially sustainable way. Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 8 Thank you Dr Sara Barrento [email protected] Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 9 Access2Sea: New Opportunities for More Competitive and Sustainable Blue Growth in the Atlantic Zone Dr. Sara Barrento Swansea University Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture 25 May 2021 Access2Sea How? aims to improve the By Enabling availability of the Atlantic shore for business opportunities aquaculture SMEs more sustainable operating environment Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 2 Partners UNITED KINGDOM ◦ Swansea University|Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research IRELAND ◦ Udarás na Gaeltachta (Agencia de Desarrollo) ◦ WestBIC SPAIN ◦ CEEI Bahía de Cádiz (Lead Partner) ◦ CTAQUA PORTUGAL ◦ CIIMAR – Marine and Enviromental Research ◦ Centre of the University of Porto ◦ Universidad de Algarve FRANCE ◦ Investir en Finistère ◦ Technopole Quimper - Cornuaille Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 3 Access2Sea Products An opportunities map for SPATIAL SOCIAL A Strategy to improve aquaculture in the ACCEPTABILITY the acceptability of “Access2Sea” Atlantic PLANNING aquaculture Coastal Region. Business Model Guides BUSINESS PILOT Lumpfish and roadmap MODELS PROJECTS Welfare Tools Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 4 Every year the salmon industry needs 50 million lumpfish to clean salmon off sea lice Sea lice impact salmon Growth Health Welfare Sealice are external parasites that feed on the skin and mucus of the Atlantic salmon Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 5 Studies suggest that lumpfish can reduce the use of anti-sea lice drugs by 80% BUT The salmon farming industry has been criticized for not doing enough to maintain the welfare of lumpfish. Concern among consumers prompted pressure groups to discourage the use of cleaner fish until welfare standards are met. Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 6 Lumpfish welfare driving fish aquaculture social acceptability Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 7 Solutions SU is developing technology to improve welfare practices. Fish farmers will be able to monitor and record the welfare of lumpfish and take remedial actions. Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 8 Data Data Summary results and welfare plan: analyses • BMI • Proportion of fish that are emaciated, underweight, • body height normal or overfed • weight class and support • Maximum mesh size that should be used to prevent • fineness lumpfish from escaping from sea cages • LOWSI decision • Basic statistics descriptors • Remedial actions Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 9 Thank you Dr Sara Barrento [email protected] Dr Sara Barrento SETTING THE STAGE: WHAT IS PRECISION AQUACULTURE? 10 STREAM: Sensor Technologies for Remote Environmental Aquatic Monitoring Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR), Swansea University Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture 25 May 2021 Monitored data Temperature STREAM Nutrients Purpose: Oxygen Phytoplankton to monitor the Coastal and Estuarine environment around both Ireland and Wales 2 The Team Waterford Institute of Technology Munster Technological University Swansea University The Team STREAM: SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR REMOTE Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz ENVIRONMENTAL AQUATIC MONITORING 3 Work Packages STREAM: SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR REMOTE Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz ENVIRONMENTAL AQUATIC MONITORING 4 How to collect environmental data? Using affordable sensors Commercial sensors Develop new sensors Test the performance of the STREAM developed sensors against the industry standard STREAM: SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR REMOTE Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz 5 ENVIRONMENTAL AQUATIC MONITORING Deployment Deploy a temporally and spatially sophisticated array that will monitor the coastal and estuarine environment in high resolution. 6 Portal Create an online portal where users can access live and archival data from these sensor systems. 7 Thank you Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz 8 Application of sensors for fish health and welfare in aquaculture Dr Sofia Teixeira Tyndall National Institute, Ireland Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture 25 May 2021 Flexible, label free Electrochemical output Surface Chemistry Materials Bio-receptor S S S S S S S S Dr Sofia Teixeira APPLICATION OF SENSORS FOR FISH HEALTH AND WELFARE IN AQUACULTURE 2 Quantification of Biomarkers 2. Biosensor development for objective biomarker selection 1. Identification of specific biomarkers Dr Sofia Teixeira APPLICATION OF SENSORS FOR FISH HEALTH AND WELFARE IN AQUACULTURE 3 Biomarkers for… SCREENING DIAGNOSIS Highly specific, minimize false Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative accuracy Easily detected without invasive Be prognostic of outcome and procedures treatment Cost effective Dr Sofia Teixeira APPLICATION OF SENSORS FOR FISH HEALTH AND WELFARE IN AQUACULTURE 4 Biomarkers for… Blood Urine Other body fluids Tissue samples Dr Sofia Teixeira APPLICATION OF SENSORS FOR FISH HEALTH AND WELFARE IN AQUACULTURE 5 Cortisol Exposure to causes of stress Production and secretion