Aquabyte launches fish behaviour monitoring system.
Aquabyte has introduced a new behaviour monitoring system, Aquabyte Behaviour, designed to track swim speed, swim tilt, and breathing index in farmed fish. The system includes an archive of video footage from pens, allowing farmers to review behavioural data alongside recorded observations.
The company has provided data on swim speed and swim tilt to selected users since August 2024. Following further development in collaboration with customers and research institutions, the system now includes breathing index tracking, which may provide indications of gill health, overall fish condition, and potential oxygen level issues.
According to Aquabyte, the system is intended to support decision-making by identifying behavioural changes that could indicate welfare or operational risks. The company highlights its relevance for submerged farming systems, where direct visual monitoring of fish and equipment is limited.
Aquabyte develops camera-based monitoring systems for fish farming, using AI and machine learning to provide real-time data on fish weight, growth, welfare, behaviour, and lice counts. Founded in 2017, the company has offices in Bergen (Norway), Puerto Varas (Chile), and San Francisco (USA).
