The Atal Centre for Ocean Science and Technology for Islands (ACOSTI) of the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), has launched a new sub-sea feeder system to provide feed inside open sea fish cages. It has also launched a system to monitor the health of fish.
These systems were recently launched at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Bishnu Pada Ray, MP, said such advanced technology had the potential to transform the lives of fishermen of the island.
M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, said these initiatives reflected India’s continued dedication to sustainable marine practices and aligned with national goals under the Deep Ocean Mission and the vision for an inclusive blue economy.
Ajay kumar Sood , Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, applauded the efforts taken by the NIOT for promoting the blue economy under various missions, while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem.
S. Muthukumaravel, Scientist-In charge, Ocean Electronics Group-NIOT explained the need to design indigenous sub-sea fish feeder system and artificial intelligence based fish biomass system.
Since these cages are parked at depth of 7 m to 10 m, a water ejector based sub-sea feeder has been developed by NIOT to safely convey fish feed. This design not only enhances the feeding process but also significantly reduces energy consumption since it is powered by a floating solar power system, said Balaji Ramakrishnan, Director, NIOT.
Published – April 20, 2025 11:57 pm IST
