Biomass monitoring for open pens
Get full control of biomass, fish welfare, and operations with our sonar-based platform. Real-time data from the entire pen – regardless of visibility, depth, or weather conditions.
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Why choose sonar for open pens?
Traditional camera solutions cover only a fraction of the pen and struggle in poor visibility. Our sonar technology gives you complete visibility – all the time.
40,000+ m³ coverage
One sonar unit covers the entire pen. You get complete visibility of fish distribution, biomass, and movement patterns throughout the water column.
Works in all visibility
Unlike camera solutions, sonar works regardless of light conditions, turbidity, and particles in the water.
AI-powered analysis
Automatic calculation of biomass, average weight, and weight distribution. Machine learning models trained on thousands of hours of sonar data.
Non-invasive mounting
All sensors are mounted outside the pen. No interference with nets or risk to the fish.
What do you get with WAIVE for open pens?
Use cases
WAIVE is used for everything from daily feed optimization to long-term welfare monitoring and documentation.
Feed optimization
See where the fish are in the pen and adjust feeding based on actual behavior and distribution. Reduce feed waste and improve FCR.
Fish health and welfare
Detect changes in behavior and movement patterns that may indicate stress, disease, or environmental impact – before it becomes a serious problem.
Daily operations
Give operations staff and fish health personnel a shared, objective picture of the situation in the pen. Better decision-making basis for all operations.
Documentation
Automatic logging of events, biomass development, and key metrics. Solid documentation basis for authorities, owners, and partners.
Sonar vs. camera – what's the difference?
Many fish farmers wonder about the difference between sonar and camera for biomass monitoring. We've created a thorough comparison showing the strengths and weaknesses of both technologies.
Read the comparison →Ready to see WAIVE in action?
Book a demo or contact us to discuss how the platform can be adapted to your sites.