FISHTechnik

FISHTechnik is a multidisciplinary field that combines ichthyology, marine biology, engineering, and data science to develop technologies and systems for the study, farming, and management of fish populations. It covers tools and methods used in aquaculture, fisheries management, and aquatic research to improve efficiency, sustainability, and welfare.

Core areas include automation and control systems for fish farming (automated feeding, environmental regulation, inventory tracking); sensor networks for water quality (dissolved oxygen, temperature, salinity, pH, ammonia); acoustic and optical sensing for fish counting and welfare assessment; and underwater robotics for inspection and data collection. Research often integrates imaging, computer vision, and analytics to monitor growth, behavior, and health.

Applications span commercial aquaculture to reduce feed waste and environmental impact, stock assessment and ecosystem monitoring for agencies, and university or facility research. The field emphasizes reliability, data integration, software interoperability, and compliance with animal welfare and environmental regulations.

Academic and industry communities pursue FISHTechnik through interdisciplinary collaboration among engineering, marine science, and IT, with projects ranging from prototyping to field trials and technology transfer.

Related topics include aquaculture engineering, marine robotics, fish welfare, and environmental monitoring.