Ace Aquatec’s innovative underwater camera system, A-BIOMASS®, has proven its strength in Tasmania’s toughest aquaculture conditions, winning over leading salmon producer Petuna. Petuna has inked a multi-camera arrangement after achieving remarkable testing results, which is a significant advancement in precision farming and fish welfare.
Operating in the difficult conditions of the Tamar River estuary at Rowella and Macquarie Harbour, Petuna’s sites put even the most cutting-edge technologies to the test because of the low light levels, tannin-rich waters, and highly adapted fish. Despite these challenges, A-BIOMASS® measured over 8,000 fish every day with an amazing 99.17% accuracy, which is a significant improvement over manual methods that usually handle only 300 fish per day. To guarantee continuous support, Ace Aquatec has teamed up with CAS Australasia to set up a specialized local technical presence. This will provide quick maintenance and hardware support even when the supplier and the customer are geographically apart.
“We’ve been really impressed by how well A-BIOMASS® adapts to the unique conditions we farm in,” said Stuart Atherton, Fish Performance Manager at Petuna. “The system allows us to monitor fish weight non-invasively, improving welfare, operational safety, and confidence in data accuracy — especially during warmer months when manual sampling is restricted.” A-BIOMASS®, which was created in Scotland’s harsh marine settings, uses AI and non-invasive monitoring to provide real-time insights that improve fish welfare and efficiency.
“Ace Aquatec’s A-BIOMASS® camera was developed in some of the harshest conditions off Scotland’s west coast, and Petuna’s trial demonstrates its flexibility and robustness,” said Nathan Pyne-Carter, CEO at Ace Aquatec. “By enabling accurate, non-invasive weight forecasting, farmers can make smarter production and sales decisions while improving profitability and sustainability.”
Ace Aquatec and Petuna’s collaboration demonstrates how advanced aquaculture technology can flourish in even the most difficult conditions, establishing a new benchmark for accuracy, welfare, and efficiency in salmon farming worldwide.
