Precision that goes deep.
When operations move deeper, you need equipment you can rely on — every day, around the clock. OptoScale’s bioscope is built for demanding underwater conditions and delivers precise measurements of fish weight, health, and behavior — without interruption.
High uptime, a self-cleaning lens, and robust hardware ensure reliable, high-quality measurements — even in poor visibility or unstable network conditions.
This gives you the continuous decision-making foundation you need — for safe and efficient operations.
High uptime — always
Behind high precision lies reliable performance.
The bioscope is built to operate continuously at depth — without the need for service, adjustments, or interruptions.
All components are designed to withstand pressure, saltwater, and constant use — so you avoid unplanned stops and costly maintenance.
In short: you get continuous insight without lifting a finger.
Poor signal?
While some systems stop measuring when the network drops — the bioscope does the opposite.
All data processing happens locally in the camera, so measurements continue even without signal. When the connection returns, everything uploads automatically — with no data loss and no blind spots.
«The OptoScale equipment has worked perfectly! We’ve had close to 100% uptime.»
— Customer feedback on submerged operations
Clear images with a self-cleaning lens
At depth, visibility and biofouling quickly become a challenge. For equipment operating submerged, that usually means more downtime and frequent cleaning.
We solved that. The bioscope features a fully automatic, self-cleaning lens that keeps your images clear — at all times.
Read more about the self-cleaning lens here →
The result?
✔ More quality measurements
✔ Less maintenance
✔ Consistently clear images
Without self-cleaning lens
With self-cleaning lens
Full control of behavior, growth, lice, and health
The bioscope continuously monitors four key parameters, giving you precise insight into everything that matters below the surface.
Behavior
When fish are kept deeper, it’s harder to understand how they actually perform. With the bioscope, you gain real-time insight into both swimming speed and respiration rate — with high precision.
Through research, we’ve shown how respiration rate can be used to monitor the risk of gill disease. Combined with swimming activity, it gives a unique picture of stress and other behavioral responses the fish display at depth.
This is just the beginning.
On December 4th, we’ll present new insights into how fish behavior can be monitored precisely at depth.
Growth
Uncertain weight estimates make it difficult to plan feeding and harvest. With the bioscope, you get reliable average weights and growth data over time — automatically measured on thousands of fish every day.
Accurate estimates from the start allow you to follow feeding performance more closely and see how the fish actually respond to both feed and environmental conditions. The method delivers the same proven accuracy — whether it’s 50-gram smolt or 5-kilo salmon.
Monitor weight distribution, condition factor (K-factor) and growth — and make better decisions with less stress in daily operations.
Lice
Keeping control of sea lice is the whole point of submerged operations — which makes it just as important to monitor lice levels at depth.
With the bioscope, you get accurate lice counts through a camera system that combines high-quality imaging with advanced computer vision.
The system provides a solid data foundation for planning, documentation, and early warnings — long before lice become a problem. Learn more here.
Health
With the LaksVel module, the 13 most important welfare parameters are automatically monitored throughout the production cycle. With just a few clicks, you get a complete overview of the salmon’s condition — anytime, anywhere.
In OptoScale’s web portal, you see both the details and the big picture, giving you the insight you need to make the right decisions — based on precise data, not gut feeling.
Easy installation and close follow-up
Even though the bioscope is industry-leading in user-friendliness and easy setup, we’re happy to join you on-site for submerged installations.
Through proper training and close technical support, we make sure your system runs optimally from day one.
We believe in partnership — that’s why we’re at the cage edge when you start using your bioscope.
Together, we lay the foundation for the best possible operation — and true ownership of the technology.
