Aquaculture

Farmed Salmon Welfare Innovation and Technology

Innovative welfare technology developments in salmon farming and their potential to transform welfare outcomes.

Key Facts

Underwater cameras with AI analysis enable continuous individual fish welfare monitoring
Acoustic deterrent systems can protect salmon from seal interactions
Automated lice counting using underwater cameras reduces manual handling stress
Hunger feeding technology allows fish to self-select feeding rather than scheduled delivery
Digital twins of fish physiology may enable predictive welfare modelling

Welfare Considerations

Welfare technology innovation in salmon farming has the potential to deliver continuous monitoring and proactive intervention at a scale impossible with manual systems.

What You Can Do

Support research into welfare technology for aquatic animals
Advocate for welfare technology incentives in aquaculture innovation funding
Choose salmon from farms committed to investing in welfare-improving technology