Bringing Clarity to Aquaculture: Voyis Demonstrates Underwater Vision at Aqua-Cage Fisheries

In May, Voyis conducted a live demonstration of its Discovery Stereo Camera at Aqua-Cage Fisheries, one of Canada’s leading aquaculture farms located on the shores of Lake Huron. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase how optical imaging technology can be directly applied to the daily challenges of fish farming—supporting operations that demand both precision and consistency. 

Aquaculture is a dynamic industry that relies on accurate, timely information to ensure fish welfare, optimize stock management, and maintain infrastructure integrity. With underwater visibility often compromised by turbid water, traditional video systems can fall short in providing the level of detail required to make confident decisions. That’s where high-resolution optical sensors, like Voyis’ Discovery Stereo Camera, can play a transformative role. 

Demonstrating Impactful Applications 

During the demo, the Voyis team focused on several key tasks common to aquaculture operations: 

1. Fish Measurement and Stock Assessment
   Using the camera’s real-time stereo vision capabilities, we demonstrated how accurate 3D models of swimming fish can be generated without requiring physical handling. By capturing detailed images of fish in motion, operators can monitor growth rates, detect abnormalities, and calculate biomass using non-invasive techniques. This not only reduces stress on the animals but also improves the accuracy and frequency of measurements.
2. Fish Health Monitoring
   High-resolution optical data enables detailed visualization of fish skin condition, including signs of disease or injury that may not be apparent on standard video. The ability to inspect fish closely and consistently allows for early detection of health issues—supporting proactive welfare management.
3. Net Inspections
   Structural integrity of netting is critical to both containment and predator exclusion. The Discovery Stereo Camera captured fine details of the net structure, identifying holes, damage, and areas of potential wear. The system’s ability to visualize netting from various angles in turbid environments showed how visual inspections can be made more reliable and efficient, even in challenging conditions.
4. Fish Pen Structural Inspection
   The camera was also used to inspect the submerged infrastructure of the fish pens, including moorings and frames. These inspections highlighted how clear optical data can assist in verifying the condition of structural components, flagging early signs of corrosion or displacement, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards.

Enhancing Confidence in Daily Operations 

The demonstration emphasized the operational benefits of integrating high-resolution optical systems into aquaculture workflows. By delivering measurable data in real time, the Discovery Stereo Vision System empowers farm operators to make informed decisions, minimize operational downtime, and ensure a high standard of care for both infrastructure and stock. 

We’re excited about the potential of this technology to help aquaculture operators not only see more, but also know more—improving transparency and efficiency underwater. 

If you’re in the aquaculture industry and curious about how optical systems can support your farm operations, reach out to the Voyis team—we’d be happy to show you what you’ve been missing.