Dundee, Scotland-based aquaculture technology company Ace Aquatec won a Scotland Business of the Year award in the innovation category for its fish monitoring products.
“This award is recognition of the innovation, expertise, and ambition that drives everything we do at Ace Aquatec,” Ace Aquatec Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Tara McGregor-Woodhams said in a release. “[Ace Aquatec’s product] A-BIOMASS demonstrates how cutting-edge AI and imaging technology can help producers make better decisions, improve fish welfare, and operate more sustainably.”
The company utilizes AI to create solutions on fishing technology, with a focus on fish welfare, production optimization, and reduced operating costs, the company said in a release. AI is embedded into machine programs during fish production, which the company results in a lower cost per kilogram, enhanced welfare outcomes, and sustainable growth globally.
The A-BIOMASS camera system “is a leading example of how AI and advanced imaging technology are transforming aquaculture,” the award announcement said by measuring the length and weight of individual fish even in challenging, low-light environments. That allows farmers to make data-driven decisions based on accurate, real-time data, the company said.
“As global demand for responsibly produced seafood continues to grow, farmers need smarter tools that deliver both economic and environmental benefits,” McGregor-Woodhams said. “We are proud to be developing world-leading technology in Scotland that is solving real challenges for producers around the world, while strengthening the future of sustainable aquaculture.”
