As the global demand for sustainable seafood continues to rise, aquaculture operations are expanding into deeper, more challenging environments. This shift brings new complexities to farm monitoring and maintenance, driving the need for robust, high-resolution inspection tools that can operate reliably in harsh underwater conditions. The Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera meets this demand by providing accurate 3D imaging and real-time video feedback, enabling a new level of precision for aquaculture inspections.
From infrastructure assessment to environmental monitoring, the Discovery Stereo empowers fish farmers and aquaculture operators to make informed decisions and safeguard the health of their operations.
Structural Inspections
In aquaculture, the integrity of infrastructure is paramount. Nets, cages, mooring lines, and anchoring systems must withstand strong currents, biofouling, and the wear of continuous operation. With the Discovery Stereo Camera, operators can perform detailed structural inspections without removing assets from the water or relying on low-quality visuals. The stereo imaging system provides accurate 3D reconstructions of fish pen structures, enabling early detection of broken netting, corrosion on metal frames, or entanglement hazards—minimizing risk of escapes and reducing maintenance costs.
Fish Health Monitoring
Monitoring fish behaviour and physical condition is critical to aquaculture productivity. The high-resolution, true-colour imagery from the Discovery Stereo Camera allows farmers to visually assess fish health without disrupting their environment. Close-up inspections of skin, fins, and gill movement become possible with the camera’s wide dynamic range and optimal lighting, helping identify signs of disease, stress, or injury.
In addition to visual assessments, the Discovery Stereo’s 3D imaging capabilities enable accurate fish length and girth measurements, allowing operators to estimate biomass directly in situ. By capturing synchronized stereo images, the system reconstructs the fish’s shape in three dimensions—supporting automated or manual measurement of individual fish without requiring physical handling. This data is vital for tracking growth rates, optimizing feeding strategies, and forecasting harvest yields. With repeatable imaging and 3D positioning, operators can consistently monitor fish development across production cycles, improving stock management and planning.
Feed Monitoring
Efficient feed use is essential to both profitability and environmental responsibility. The Discovery Stereo enables precise feed monitoring by capturing detailed video of feed pellet distribution and fish feeding behaviour in real time. This visual feedback allows operators to adjust feed delivery systems to reduce waste and ensure even distribution, promoting healthier fish stocks and minimizing nutrient runoff that can impact surrounding ecosystems.
Environmental Monitoring
Healthy aquaculture systems rely on more than fish and cages—they depend on the surrounding marine environment. With the Discovery Stereo Camera, aquaculture teams can conduct environmental monitoring tasks such as inspecting benthic conditions beneath pens, assessing water clarity, and tracking algae or sediment accumulation. The camera’s integrated laser scalers provide quantitative size measurements of seafloor features or biological growth, giving operators actionable data to evaluate the environmental footprint of their operations.
Enabling Smarter Aquaculture
As aquaculture continues to grow, the challenges of operating at depth and in dynamic ocean conditions require smarter tools. The Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera offers a comprehensive solution for underwater cameras for aquaculture inspections, delivering consistent, high-quality data across key operational areas. By combining powerful imaging with rugged subsea durability, Voyis helps aquaculture professionals enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency—ultimately supporting the long-term viability of global seafood production.
