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AI and Digital Tools to Lower Energy Costs in Fish Farming and Fishing

foodPilotedTRL 8

Imagine giving a fish farm a 'smart brain' that automatically adjusts energy use to keep fish happy and healthy. It's like a smart thermostat for the ocean, but for everything from feeding to drying seaweed. This helps boat captains and farm owners stop wasting expensive fuel and electricity.

By the numbers
30
partners
11
countries involved
63%
industry ratio in consortium
13
SMEs in consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

Aquaculture and small-scale fisheries rely on expensive fossil fuels and energy-heavy systems for feeding, processing, and drying. This leads to high operational costs and failure to meet strict EU climate targets.

The solution

What was built

AI-driven monitoring, automation sensors, and a Digital Twin system to optimize energy use in fish farms and vessels.

Audience

Who needs this

RAS fish farm operatorsSmall-scale commercial fishing fleetsIndustrial seaweed cultivatorsAquaculture equipment manufacturers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Aquaculture
any
Target: Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) operators

If you are a fish farm operator dealing with high electricity bills in water filtration — this project developed AI-driven monitoring and automation that optimizes energy use to lower operational costs.

Maritime Transport
SME
Target: Small-scale fishery fleet owners

If you are a fleet manager dealing with volatile fuel prices and aging boats — this project developed digital energy-efficient solutions that reduce vessel fuel consumption.

Algae Production
SME
Target: Macroalgae cultivators

If you are a seaweed producer dealing with energy-heavy drying processes — this project developed optimized digital tools to make macroalgae cultivation low-carbon and more efficient.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of these solutions?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the developed tools are not provided.

Is this ready for industrial scale?

Yes, the project demonstrates solutions at TRL 6–8 and validates performance and scalability through demonstrations in the North and Baltic Seas.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding the licensing models or patent ownership.

Which regulations does this help with?

The project helps small-scale fisheries and aquaculture meet EU climate targets and environmental performance standards.

When will the results be available?

The project runs from 2026-06-01 to 2029-05-31, meaning full validation occurs toward the end of this period.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is heavily industry-driven with a 63% industry ratio, comprising 19 industrial partners including 13 SMEs. With 30 partners across 11 countries, the group covers the entire value chain from technology developers in AI and sensors to actual operators like Danish Salmon and Nordic SeaFarm, ensuring the tools are built for real commercial use rather than just academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact IVL Svenska Miljoeinstitutet AB in Sweden

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the SEADEEP industrial partners for early adoption.

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