Aquasafe: A Remote Sensing, Web-Based Platform for the Support of Precision Fish Farming
Marine aquaculture has been expanding rapidly in recent years, driven by the growing demand for marine products. However, this expansion has led to increased competition for space and resources with other coastal zone activities, which has resulted in the need for larger facilities and the relocatio...
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| author | Andromachi Chatziantoniou Nikos Papandroulakis Orestis Stavrakidis-Zachou Spyros Spondylidis Simeon Taskaris Konstantinos Topouzelis |
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| description | Marine aquaculture has been expanding rapidly in recent years, driven by the growing demand for marine products. However, this expansion has led to increased competition for space and resources with other coastal zone activities, which has resulted in the need for larger facilities and the relocation of operations to offshore areas. Moreover, the complex environment and exposure to environmental conditions and external threats further complicate the sustainable development of the sector. To address these challenges, new and innovative technologies are needed, such as the incorporation of remote sensing and <i>in-situ</i> data for comprehensive and continuous monitoring of aquaculture facilities. This study aims to create an integrated monitoring and decision support system utilizing both satellite and <i>in-situ</i> data to monitor aquaculture facilities on various scales, providing information on water quality, fish growth, and warning signs to alert managers and producers of potential hazards. This study focuses on identifying and estimating parameters that affect aquaculture processes, establishing indicators that can act as warning signs, and evaluating the system’s performance in real-life scenarios. The resulting monitoring tool, called “Aquasafe”, was evaluated for its effectiveness and performance by test users through real-life scenarios. The results of the implemented models showed high accuracy, with an R<sup>2</sup> value of 0.67. Additionally, users were generally satisfied with the usefulness of the tool, suggesting that it holds promise for efficient management and decision making in marine aquaculture. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e26fc7a2f6404d7583aafedf8e43221e2023-11-18T00:20:55ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-05-011310612210.3390/app13106122Aquasafe: A Remote Sensing, Web-Based Platform for the Support of Precision Fish FarmingAndromachi Chatziantoniou0Nikos Papandroulakis1Orestis Stavrakidis-Zachou2Spyros Spondylidis3Simeon Taskaris4Konstantinos Topouzelis5Laboratory of Environmental Quality and Geospatial Applications, Department of Marine Sciences, University of the Aegean, 81100 Mytilene, GreeceInstitute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, 71500 Heraklion, GreeceInstitute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, 71500 Heraklion, GreeceLaboratory of Environmental Quality and Geospatial Applications, Department of Marine Sciences, University of the Aegean, 81100 Mytilene, GreeceGeospatial Enabling Technologies, 18344 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Environmental Quality and Geospatial Applications, Department of Marine Sciences, University of the Aegean, 81100 Mytilene, GreeceMarine aquaculture has been expanding rapidly in recent years, driven by the growing demand for marine products. However, this expansion has led to increased competition for space and resources with other coastal zone activities, which has resulted in the need for larger facilities and the relocation of operations to offshore areas. Moreover, the complex environment and exposure to environmental conditions and external threats further complicate the sustainable development of the sector. To address these challenges, new and innovative technologies are needed, such as the incorporation of remote sensing and <i>in-situ</i> data for comprehensive and continuous monitoring of aquaculture facilities. This study aims to create an integrated monitoring and decision support system utilizing both satellite and <i>in-situ</i> data to monitor aquaculture facilities on various scales, providing information on water quality, fish growth, and warning signs to alert managers and producers of potential hazards. This study focuses on identifying and estimating parameters that affect aquaculture processes, establishing indicators that can act as warning signs, and evaluating the system’s performance in real-life scenarios. The resulting monitoring tool, called “Aquasafe”, was evaluated for its effectiveness and performance by test users through real-life scenarios. The results of the implemented models showed high accuracy, with an R<sup>2</sup> value of 0.67. Additionally, users were generally satisfied with the usefulness of the tool, suggesting that it holds promise for efficient management and decision making in marine aquaculture.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/10/6122remote sensingaquacultureprecision fish farmingmachine learning |
| spellingShingle | Andromachi Chatziantoniou Nikos Papandroulakis Orestis Stavrakidis-Zachou Spyros Spondylidis Simeon Taskaris Konstantinos Topouzelis Aquasafe: A Remote Sensing, Web-Based Platform for the Support of Precision Fish Farming Applied Sciences remote sensing aquaculture precision fish farming machine learning |
| title | Aquasafe: A Remote Sensing, Web-Based Platform for the Support of Precision Fish Farming |
| title_full | Aquasafe: A Remote Sensing, Web-Based Platform for the Support of Precision Fish Farming |
| title_fullStr | Aquasafe: A Remote Sensing, Web-Based Platform for the Support of Precision Fish Farming |
| title_full_unstemmed | Aquasafe: A Remote Sensing, Web-Based Platform for the Support of Precision Fish Farming |
| title_short | Aquasafe: A Remote Sensing, Web-Based Platform for the Support of Precision Fish Farming |
| title_sort | aquasafe a remote sensing web based platform for the support of precision fish farming |
| topic | remote sensing aquaculture precision fish farming machine learning |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/10/6122 |
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