Seal and sea lion attacks on fish farms have sharply risen recently, with farmers reporting seals and sea lions coming onto the cage walkways to access the enclosures. To overcome this issue, Ace Aquatec developed a humane, non-acoustic device similar to a traditional electric fence used by terrestrial farmers to protect livestock.
The A-EFENCE® is the ideal solution for preventing seals and sea lions from breaching fish farm enclosures. The marine-grade surface electric fence is designed to tolerate severe weather conditions and is suitable for fresh and saltwater environments.
The A-EFENCE® trains seals and sea lions to avoid the walkways and cages of fish farms using electric fields and the startle response. The startle response is an instinctive reaction that creates a behaviour change without harming the marine mammal.
The A-EFENCE® is most effective for challenging sites in combination with our acoustic and trigger devices, giving protection above and below the water.
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