A total of 157 participants from 33 countries attended the webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture (#aquasensors) on the 25th of May, 2021.
At the national levels, seaweedaquaculture licensing procedures
need to be simplified for greater cy and efficiency while the social acceptability of seaweed concessions should be promoted. Moreover, it is important for all stakeholders and the whole industry (from policy makers, local authorities, researchers to the production sectors) to have trained
personnel, thus requiring the development of training programmes in regional and/or national centres.
Based on a detailed analysis of current seaweed aquaculture practices, regulations, health benefits and consumer demands, these guidelines aim to foster sustainability and protection of the marine environment. These guidelines also include expert opinions and assessmentsfrom the academic, private
and associative sectors, based mainly in Europe, but also on other continents. With this wide scope and using a field-based and scientific approach, we have aimed to produce a robust prospective reference document to support policy-makers and the elaboration of future European regulations.
First Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture: Welfare Indicators for Novel Speci...Sara Barrento
Over five hundred and eighty species of aquatic species are farmed globally - most are fish. Lumpfish is a novel marine species to aquaculture and one of the fastest growing farmed fish in Europe. But novel species are challenging - there is little information to guide best practice and as a result this can impact on their welfare. Lumpfish are unique as they are not farmed for human consumption, they provide a service to salmon farmers. Lumpfish are cleaner fish - they clean sealice off salmon. This event aimed to bring to life the 1st Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture the first edition focused on welfare indicators of novel species. This event explored commonalities and differences in the welfare requirements of different farmed species and asked whether some common welfare metrics exist. The morning symposium was followed by a workshop on lumpfish welfare in the afternoon.
Second Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture 2020: Operational Welfare Indicato...Sara Barrento
Swansea University in collaboration with the University of Crete hosted the Second Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture on the 26th of November 2020. Over 260 participants attended this free webinar where six international speakers discussed the use of operational welfare indicators in farmed fish. This event is a follow up of the very successful "1st symposium on welfare in aquaculture - welfare indicators for novel species".
Welcome to the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic ResearchSara Barrento
I created this presentation for the Swansea University LINC event, focusing on The Blue Economy. On the 21st of June 2021, Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz gave this keynote. Swansea University: LINC is a collaborative network that enables private, public and third sector organisations to connect with each other and access resources & expertise to support growth. Through Swansea University: LINC, organizations can access talented graduates & students, world leading-research & development support, first-in-class facilities & equipment, professional training, and skills development.
Precision Aquaculture and the Access2Sea prpjectSara Barrento
A total of 157 participants from 33 countries attended the webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture (#aquasensors) on the 25th of May, 2021. I gave to talks, this is my second talk to introduce the Access2Sea project
Setting the stage on precision aquacultureSara Barrento
A total of 157 participants from 33 countries attended the webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture (#aquasensors) on the 25th of May, 2021. This is the keynote to introduce the concept of precision aquaculture.
Protocol on best practice holding and handling live blue musselsSara Barrento
rotocol on Best Practice Guide on Holding and Conditioning Mussels is an overview of the existing knowledge of the trade chains of mussels produced in Scotland, Ireland and Norway and provides a detailed description of best practice for handling,
conditioning and storing of blue mussels. This protocol was tailored to participating SME AGs and SMEs. The methodology used to collect the information for this
report was based on available literature, data collected from WP1 and also from personal interviews to the most relevant traders of mussels in Scotland, Ireland and
Norway.
At the national levels, seaweedaquaculture licensing procedures
need to be simplified for greater cy and efficiency while the social acceptability of seaweed concessions should be promoted. Moreover, it is important for all stakeholders and the whole industry (from policy makers, local authorities, researchers to the production sectors) to have trained
personnel, thus requiring the development of training programmes in regional and/or national centres.
Based on a detailed analysis of current seaweed aquaculture practices, regulations, health benefits and consumer demands, these guidelines aim to foster sustainability and protection of the marine environment. These guidelines also include expert opinions and assessmentsfrom the academic, private
and associative sectors, based mainly in Europe, but also on other continents. With this wide scope and using a field-based and scientific approach, we have aimed to produce a robust prospective reference document to support policy-makers and the elaboration of future European regulations.
First Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture: Welfare Indicators for Novel Speci...Sara Barrento
Over five hundred and eighty species of aquatic species are farmed globally - most are fish. Lumpfish is a novel marine species to aquaculture and one of the fastest growing farmed fish in Europe. But novel species are challenging - there is little information to guide best practice and as a result this can impact on their welfare. Lumpfish are unique as they are not farmed for human consumption, they provide a service to salmon farmers. Lumpfish are cleaner fish - they clean sealice off salmon. This event aimed to bring to life the 1st Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture the first edition focused on welfare indicators of novel species. This event explored commonalities and differences in the welfare requirements of different farmed species and asked whether some common welfare metrics exist. The morning symposium was followed by a workshop on lumpfish welfare in the afternoon.
Second Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture 2020: Operational Welfare Indicato...Sara Barrento
Swansea University in collaboration with the University of Crete hosted the Second Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture on the 26th of November 2020. Over 260 participants attended this free webinar where six international speakers discussed the use of operational welfare indicators in farmed fish. This event is a follow up of the very successful "1st symposium on welfare in aquaculture - welfare indicators for novel species".
Welcome to the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic ResearchSara Barrento
I created this presentation for the Swansea University LINC event, focusing on The Blue Economy. On the 21st of June 2021, Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz gave this keynote. Swansea University: LINC is a collaborative network that enables private, public and third sector organisations to connect with each other and access resources & expertise to support growth. Through Swansea University: LINC, organizations can access talented graduates & students, world leading-research & development support, first-in-class facilities & equipment, professional training, and skills development.
Precision Aquaculture and the Access2Sea prpjectSara Barrento
A total of 157 participants from 33 countries attended the webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture (#aquasensors) on the 25th of May, 2021. I gave to talks, this is my second talk to introduce the Access2Sea project
Setting the stage on precision aquacultureSara Barrento
A total of 157 participants from 33 countries attended the webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture (#aquasensors) on the 25th of May, 2021. This is the keynote to introduce the concept of precision aquaculture.
Protocol on best practice holding and handling live blue musselsSara Barrento
rotocol on Best Practice Guide on Holding and Conditioning Mussels is an overview of the existing knowledge of the trade chains of mussels produced in Scotland, Ireland and Norway and provides a detailed description of best practice for handling,
conditioning and storing of blue mussels. This protocol was tailored to participating SME AGs and SMEs. The methodology used to collect the information for this
report was based on available literature, data collected from WP1 and also from personal interviews to the most relevant traders of mussels in Scotland, Ireland and
Norway.
Green Man Festival is an independent
music and arts festival held annually in
mid-August in the Brecon Beacons, Wales
since 2003.
It is the largest contemporary music and
arts festival in Wales and has been given
major event status by Welsh Government
due to the festival's positive impact and
wealth creation. Einsteins’s Garden is the first UK festival
science engagement and is now the
playground of some of the world's top
research organisations, including
Swansea University. AIMS: To disseminate SMARTAQUA and
research collaborations with Welsh
companies to a wider audience
2. To promote gender equality
3. To promote sustainability
Freshwater Matters is a monthly electronic bulletin of the most recent freshwater news from around the world, compiled by the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA). It includes updates of what is happening at the FBA and ways to get involved
Using Ocean Gliders to Monitor and Mitigate Risk to Baleen Whales in Critical...MEOPAR
Four per cent of the North Atlantic right whale population died in 2017, a massive loss for a species that numbers fewer than 450. In this presentation, MEOPAR Principal Investigator Kim Davies introduces the Whales, Habitat and Listening Experiment (WHaLE).
A group of Canadian and American researchers are using ocean gliders as a tool to study baleen whale habitat use and find habitats in Canada. WHaLE project researchers model shipping and fishing gear risk in habitats, conduct real-time remote monitoring of baleen whales, and build automated real-time data dissemination pathways based on partner needs to help with conservation.
DeepSeaVision-AI: Scalable Deep Learning to Support Animal EcologyPeter Vonk
By leveraging the same technology that is helping power self-driving cars, drones and fully autonomous vehicles, the Synthetik team is working with NOAA to develop a system to mitigate marine entanglement events at aquaculture facilities and other high-risk man-made marine obstacles.
This system, DeepSeaVision-AI (DSV-AI), uses a suite of modern sensors to observe areas in and around a marine aquaculture facility. This sensor data is processed using advanced computer vision and machine learning, and when an endangered marine animal is detected, a warning system is triggered to help guide the animal away from the area, and prevent a potentially deadly entanglement event.
Dolphin and whale watching – usually consisting of boat trips to see a range of marine life – makes an important contribution to numerous economies and it’s an industrial sector taking off in many other countries.
Talk provided at the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM) / Scottish Fisheries Co-ordination Centre (SFCC) workshop on scale reading, held at The Tweed Foundation, 26/03/2015.
Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture: speakers presentations preci...Sara Barrento
A total of 157 participants from 33 countries attended the webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture (#aquasensors) on the 25th of May, 2021.
Green Man Festival is an independent
music and arts festival held annually in
mid-August in the Brecon Beacons, Wales
since 2003.
It is the largest contemporary music and
arts festival in Wales and has been given
major event status by Welsh Government
due to the festival's positive impact and
wealth creation. Einsteins’s Garden is the first UK festival
science engagement and is now the
playground of some of the world's top
research organisations, including
Swansea University. AIMS: To disseminate SMARTAQUA and
research collaborations with Welsh
companies to a wider audience
2. To promote gender equality
3. To promote sustainability
Freshwater Matters is a monthly electronic bulletin of the most recent freshwater news from around the world, compiled by the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA). It includes updates of what is happening at the FBA and ways to get involved
Using Ocean Gliders to Monitor and Mitigate Risk to Baleen Whales in Critical...MEOPAR
Four per cent of the North Atlantic right whale population died in 2017, a massive loss for a species that numbers fewer than 450. In this presentation, MEOPAR Principal Investigator Kim Davies introduces the Whales, Habitat and Listening Experiment (WHaLE).
A group of Canadian and American researchers are using ocean gliders as a tool to study baleen whale habitat use and find habitats in Canada. WHaLE project researchers model shipping and fishing gear risk in habitats, conduct real-time remote monitoring of baleen whales, and build automated real-time data dissemination pathways based on partner needs to help with conservation.
DeepSeaVision-AI: Scalable Deep Learning to Support Animal EcologyPeter Vonk
By leveraging the same technology that is helping power self-driving cars, drones and fully autonomous vehicles, the Synthetik team is working with NOAA to develop a system to mitigate marine entanglement events at aquaculture facilities and other high-risk man-made marine obstacles.
This system, DeepSeaVision-AI (DSV-AI), uses a suite of modern sensors to observe areas in and around a marine aquaculture facility. This sensor data is processed using advanced computer vision and machine learning, and when an endangered marine animal is detected, a warning system is triggered to help guide the animal away from the area, and prevent a potentially deadly entanglement event.
Dolphin and whale watching – usually consisting of boat trips to see a range of marine life – makes an important contribution to numerous economies and it’s an industrial sector taking off in many other countries.
Talk provided at the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM) / Scottish Fisheries Co-ordination Centre (SFCC) workshop on scale reading, held at The Tweed Foundation, 26/03/2015.
Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture: speakers presentations preci...Sara Barrento
A total of 157 participants from 33 countries attended the webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture (#aquasensors) on the 25th of May, 2021.
This is the 2017-18 Programme Brochure for the Sensors for Water Interest Group.
The programme covers all of the workshops that the group is planning to run from September 2017 - August 2018.
For more details contact SWIG Programme Manager rosa.richards@swig.org.uk
Nuclear Technology for the Sustainable Development GoalsIain Darby
Science, technology and innovation will play a crucial role in helping countries achieve the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since the discovery of nuclear fission in the 1930s, the peaceful applications of nuclear technology have helped many countries improve crops, fight pests, advance health, protect the environment and guarantee a stable supply of energy.
Highlighting the goals related to health, hunger, energy and the environment, in this presentation I will discuss how nuclear technology contributes to the SDGs and how nuclear technology can further contribute to the well-being of people, help protect the planet and boost prosperity.
From a seminar delivered at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), Michigan State University (MSU), Wednesday 28th March 2018.
Here I have discussed Why AI is needed in Aquaculture and discussed various segments of Aquaculture in which AI is used and various AI tools used like in feed optimization,water quality management, diseases management etc.
Science for Management and Development of Joint Statement (IWC5 Presentation)Iwl Pcu
Richard Kenchington
University of Wollongong - Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS)
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the pre-conference workshop marine ecosystems, Global Change and Marine Resources).
This UNESCO-IHE booklet contains 50 innovative solutions in the field of water & development. The innovations were created with UNESCO-IHE's global partnership network to develop, implement and validate novel solutions that ultimately aim to improve the quality of life on our planet. The Institute's innovations are often of a technological nature, but their adoption also has social, economic, environmental, governance, institutional and political dimensions.
Present and future water-related problems require out of the box thinking, business as unusual approaches, changes of paradigms, and inventive and unconventional solutions leading to the translation of inventions into innovative products, services, processes and new activities that are introduced to the real world. UNESCO-IHE is increasingly committed to innovations in education, research and capacity development.
How do fish respond to disturbances by recreational users Sara Barrento
This questionnaire is the result of Charlotte Brockington MSc. Charlotte's project aims to study how fish respond to disturbances by recreation activities such as boating, angling, swimming, cycling, and walking. If fish become habituated to the disturbances from recreational activities, they could then be at risk of predation due to their lack of avoidance behaviours. The information gathered from 230 questionnaires, experiment lab work and literature review will help inform river users management plans. This one year MSc was funded by the KESS2 project in collaboration with Canoe Wales, and Natural Resources Wales.
I collaborated with designers, software developers, and education developers to create not only this job aid but also user manuals and a web-based & desktop application designed to help fish farmers assess and improve the welfare of Lumpfish. You can scan the QR code to access the web-based application.
My career portfolio documents my education, showcases my work and highlights my skills in communication, management and teaching. In addition to demonstrating my skills and abilities, it allows me to keep track of my own personal and professional development.
The 9th Annual SALT Learning and Teaching Conference: ‘Reaching for Teaching Excellence’, 5th of July 2017, Swansea, UK. Barrento, S. et al. 2017. Getting student’s hands wet – taking advantage of SU’s research boat and unique aquaculture facilities to enhance the learning experience.
AquaTED: the power of digital stories in STEMSara Barrento
Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching, SALT Conference 2019, What does learning and teaching look like through a future lens? 17th July 2019, Swansea University, UK. Barrento, S. 2019. AquaTED: the power of digital stories in STEM.
Poster created to disseminate: Industry grade RAS items to support Welsh Aquaculture production businesses.
The Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR) have several industry grade RAS items they wish to donate to further support the development of aquaculture production businesses in Wales. If your aquaculture production business is based in Wales and you would like to benefit some of the items described below, we would like to hear from you.
1st Symposium on Welfare in AquacultureSara Barrento
The Swansea University, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research in collaboration with SMARTAQUA welcomed the 1st Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture – Welfare Indicators for Novel Species, on the 14th of May, 2019.
Six international speakers discussed fish welfare in the morning symposium. In the afternoon experts from the aquaculture industry participated in the knowledge exchange workshop on lumpfish welfare,
1st Symposium on Welfare in AquacultureSara Barrento
The Swansea University, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research in collaboration with SMARTAQUA welcomes the 1st Symposium on Welfare in Aquaculture – Welfare Indicators for Novel Species, on the 14th of May, 2019.
Six international speakers will be discussing fish welfare in the morning symposium. In the afternoon experts from the aquaculture industry will participate in the knowledge exchange workshop on lumpfish welfare,
Presentation shown during Swansea University 2018/2019 Open Days to highlight research and teaching carried out at the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR).
The first Open day this yesr was on the 13th of October, 2018
Guest lecture at prince Songkla University, Thailand Sara Barrento
This is my first lecture for post-graduate students studying at Prince Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand. The lecture provides a brief overview of research taken place at the centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research at Swansea University, Department of Biosciences. It also gives a brief summary of aquaculture and fisheries statistics, and the example of an experiment we did with year 3 students at Swansea University in 2017. This experiment was presented at Aquaculture Europe 2017. The lumpfish experiment design was discussed with the students.
Tour guides have a great deal of power over visitors. Whether in museums or natural sites the tour guide can perform stories about nature, environment and people. This is my oral contribution to the LandCare Conference http://www.landcareforfuture.com/ which took place in Santiago de Compostela 16-18th July, 2018
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Ventures
Application of Sensors in Precision Aquaculture - quality assessment report
1. Application of Sensors in precision aquaculture
Webinar 25 May 2021 | Quality Assessment report
by Dr Sara Barrento
Swansea University
2. THE SYMPOSIUM ON THE APPLICATION OF SENSORS IN
PRECISION AQUACULTURE #aquasensors
#aquasensors
Swansea University in collaboration with the
Waterford Institute of Technology hosted the
webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision
Aquaculture (#aquasensors).
A big audience
Over 150 participants from 33 countries attended
this free webinar where eleven international
speakers discussed the application of sensors in
precision aquaculture.
Sensors in precision
aquaculture
The webinar showcased a range of cutting-edge
sensors being developed in Wales and Ireland
which will support aquaculture companies in
decision-making to help make ecological
aquaculture an achievable target.
#aquasensors 2
3. EVENT ORGANIZATION AND
COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN
Dr Sara Barrento led the event organization and
communication campaign, supported by Hugh O’Sullivan.
The webinar was delivered online on the Zoom platform.
Participants registered via Zoom. The webinar is available on
YouTube and the talks can be downloaded.
Online platforms used to organize and disseminate the
webinar:
▪ Zoom
▪ Twitter
▪ Website
▪ LinkedIn
▪ Direct email invitation
WEBINAR
#aquasensors 3
5. SPEAKERS PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Eleven speakers – eleven views
“The webinar was well organised.
congrats to the team.”
Feedback from participant
#aquasensors 5
Dr Sara Barrento, marine biologist and science
communicator at CSAR, introduced the topic and
noted that the motivation behind precision
aquaculture relates to developments in real-time
sensor technologies, linked to the need for
sustainable management when farms are getting
bigger, moving further offshore, and aiming towards
restorative aquaculture.
Dr Barrento also presented the Access2Sea project
pilot case study on lumpfish welfare. The CSAR
team is developing The Lumpfish Welfare Watcher a
web-based application that will calculate the BMI
(body mass index) of lumpfish and determine the
proportion of fish that are emaciated, underweight,
and normal, along with recommendations for
action. The application will also calculate the
Lumpfish Operational Welfare Score Index (LOWSI)
based on four visual indicators (skin damage, eye
condition, caudal fin damage and suction disc
deformities), and the relative weight.
Prof. Carlos Garcia de Leaniz, director of the Centre
for Sustainable Aquatic Research, Swansea
University, introduced the STREAM project: Sensor
Technologies for Remote Environmental Aquatic
Monitoring. The project aims to monitor the
Coastal and Estuarine environment around both
Ireland and Wales using affordable sensors to
support local coastal activities including
aquaculture.
6. SPEAKERS PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Eleven speakers – eleven views
#aquasensors 6
Dr Sofia Teixeira of Tyndall Institute in Ireland
presented smart sensors for wellness and health in
aquaculture. These sensors are non-invasive and
provide rapid tests to monitor health by measuring
indicators, such as cortisol and other parameters,
that have wide applications in the assessment of
immune competence, stress, growth, and
behaviour.
Prof. David Gethin, of The Welsh Centre for Printing
and Coating (WCPC), Swansea University, gave a
brief overview of commercial sensors and
highlighted the benefits of printable sensors – they
are less expensive and can measure a range of
parameters in an integrated system. But printable
sensors need to be calibrated against laboratory
and commercial devices, and their durability still
needs to be tested and improved. Prof. Gethin also
provided an overview of printing methods and
sensors being developed in the STREAM project.
Brian O’Loan, of Bord lascaigh Mhara, gave an
informative talk focusing on shellfish aquaculture
and sensor deployment in the South East of Ireland.
He started by pointing out the value of the shellfish
aquaculture in this region and the impacts of Covid-
19. The talk carried on with data from several
projects showing multiple monitoring sensors
deployed across three bays. Mr O’Loan concluded
by pointing out that the shellfish industry needs
more monitoring to protect shellfish, real-time data
with notifications, and cheaper sensors capable of
monitoring new parameters over greater areas.
7. SPEAKERS PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Eleven speakers – eleven views
#aquasensors 7
Paul Shanaghan, of the National Maritime College
of Ireland, highlighted the advantages of the radar
system to provide accurate local weather
information which can be disseminated to social
media. He explained the type of radar used, its
main operating characteristics, and the location of
the deployment sites in Ireland. In 2022 it is
expected a radar system to be deployed in
Swansea, Wales.
Paul Howes, Manager of the Centre for Sustainable
Aquatic Research, alongside Dr Pete Jones and Dr Josh
Jones, researchers working on the STREAM projects at
Swansea University, did a talk on the research taking
place in CSAR using sensors. Mr Howes focused on
the unique facilities and projects taking place in CSAR,
using a variety of species from microalgae to fish, and
topics such as aquaponics and aqua biotech.
Dr Josh Jones focused on the mapping opportunities
and challenges for aquaculture and fisheries, using
relevant data from sensors.
Dr Pete Jones focused on experimental lab work
using sensors to determining preference and
avoidance thresholds for marine organisms.
8. SPEAKERS PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Eleven speakers – eleven views
#aquasensors 8
Gyopar Elekes, of faptic.xyz, focused on the use of
machine vision technology that can access lumpfish
clinging behaviour. The technology uses underwater
cameras to record stereoscopic images, the AI and
deep learning algorithms allow collecting key data
which will then inform on the number of fish,
define thresholds for fish density and, in the case of
lumpfish, access the proportion of fish clinging and
swimming.
Christian Berger, of PEBL – Plant Ecology Beyond
Land, focused on the importance of monitoring low
trophic sea farms: the data can be used to inform
on the ideal location of new aquaculture sites,
create optimized harvest schedules, provide early
warning and troubleshooting and validate
sustainable objectives (carbon, nitrogen,
biodiversity). He presented the SeaLens: a low-cost
sea farm monitoring tool and a case study on a
proposed seaweed and shellfish farm in Skye.
9. THE WEBINAR IN NUMBERS
A total of 157 participants attended the webinar; 51 replied to the feedback questionnaire (32%).
Worldwide participation
A total of 157 participants from 33 countries attended
the webinar on the Application of Sensors in Precision
Aquaculture (#aquasensors).
The UK had the greatest number of participants (42)
followed by USA (14), Ireland (13), and Germany (10).
A range of institutions
The graph shows the number of participants from the different institutions.
Most participants work in the Higher Education sector (41%), there was a good
representation from companies (22%) and public authorities(7%).
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41
22
27
7
2
1
Higher Education
Institution
Companies
Other
Public Authority
International organisation
Interest group (NGO)
10. PARTICIPANTS VIEWS
Most participants found the webinar meaningful
“Environmental monitoring sensors.”
“Application of sensors for fish health and welfare in
aquaculture: This technology will be useful for improving fish
health and welfare as it would help in diagnosing and
preventing disease-which account for the largest share of the
constraint in fish aquaculture.“
Which topics or aspects of the symposium did you find most
interesting or useful?
“It was very useful to check the technologies used.”
“The webinar is an opportunity to learn about this new
technology applied in aquaculture.”
Most participants found that the knowledge and information gained from
participating in the webinar met their expectations.
Most participants (96%) found that the event was very good or excellent.
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All topics were of interest but for me the presentation of the
practical experiences of sensor deployment in Ireland
(Brian O'Loan), the Machine vision presentation and the
search for low cost monitors/sensors (PEBL) were of
particular interest.
What is your overall assessment of the event?
1 – insufficient; 5 – excellent
11. PARTICIPANTS VIEWS
A total of 157 participants attended the webinar; 51 replied to the feedback questionnaire (32%).
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Knowledge and information gained from participating in this event met
your expectations. 1 –Definitely; 5 – not at all
Most participants benefitted from attending the webinar,
“The webinar was very interesting,
easy to understand, everyone spoke
well, time keeping was really good
and very informative.”
Feedback from participant