Increase profitability with
accurate weight estimates
“Precise data is extremely important to us.”
—Simon Eliseussen | Technician, Lerøy Aurora
Weight
A bright idea
at the cage
OptoScale founder Sven Kolstø experienced first-hand how difficult it was to know the actual weight of the fish from the cage edge – through sunshine, wind and rain. That became the starting point for a new way to estimate fish weight, with less manual work.
60,000 measurements daily
Since the early days, OptoScale’s weight module has evolved significantly. Today, we deliver precise weight estimates – where the bioscope can provide up to 60,000 images every day. This gives reliable estimates for feeding optimisation, biomass control and harvest planning.
The value of accurate weight
The bioscope is positioned at the depth where the fish are located and registers measurements throughout production. Using artificial intelligence, the weight of each fish photographed by the camera is estimated.
From measurement to decision
With this information, you get continuous insight into average weight, K-factor, size distribution and development over time. This gives you a stronger basis for monitoring biomass, planning harvest with greater confidence and making decisions based on up-to-date data.
Precise weight data makes it easier to understand what is actually happening in the cage – without waiting for the next manual sample.
The overview you need
This is an overview of what you get with the weight module from Optoscale:
Precise weight estimates give you better feeding control
See how the fish respond to feeding
When weight data is connected with feeding data, you get a clearer picture of how the fish are actually responding in the cage. You can follow average weight, growth, size distribution and K-factor over time – and see whether development is moving in the right direction.
Follow feed conversion more closely
Through APIs and data sharing, weight data can be used together with feeding data to calculate and follow feed conversion throughout production. This makes it easier to detect deviations earlier, assess feed utilisation and adjust the feeding strategy with greater confidence.
With over 3 billion salmon weighed across more than 10 000 pens, OptoScale delivers precision you can count on.
When is it profitable to harvest the fish?
Capture more value
When you have better insight into weight development and harvest potential, it becomes easier to plan logistics, sales and harvest timing more precisely.
This gives you better predictability – and can help you capture more value from the fish.
Get precise harvest reports
The weight module gives you control over average weight, size distribution, K-factor and expected harvest volume. You get precise figures that can be used for planning, reporting and dialogue with the processing plant and sales team.
This gives you a better basis for planning the harvest process and reducing uncertainty.
Harvest at the right time
With precise weight estimates, you can follow development more closely and assess when the fish are approaching the desired harvest weight. This gives you a better basis for planning harvest and reducing the risk of poor timing.
With updated insight, it becomes easier to make harvest decisions based on the actual development in the cage.
