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The dome has been developed to work with the company’s submersible Nautilus pens. According to Akva, it has been developed in close collaboration with farmers, and delivers increased stability, improved feed distribution, and easier handling, generating positive feedback from users.
“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 optimising deep farming,” said Arnstein Hosaas, innovation director at Akva group, in a press release.
The new dome is one of several innovations that build on the experiences from the Atlantis project and the Nautilus concept, which have been under development since 2014 as pat of project is supported by SkatteFUNN.
A decade in the depths
The experiences from Atlantis have laid the foundation for Nautilus, which is now utilised by fish farmers across Norway. The concept combines advanced technology and biological insights to create optimal fish health and growth conditions.
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.
“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,” he concluded.
The floating collar remains on the surface, while the net roof and air dome are submerged in the depths © Akva Group
