Aquaculture

Precision monitoring for commercial fish farming.

Underwater and surface cameras track fish populations, feeding behavior, and health indicators across ocean pens and inland tanks. Species-specific models for tuna, tilapia, salmon, and more.

From Lab to Ocean - The same rigor that measures mouse behavior — now measuring fish welfare.

ConductScience has spent over a decade building automated behavioral analysis for research organisms. ConductVision extends that expertise to aquaculture — where population estimation, feeding optimization, and mortality detection directly impact yield and sustainability.

Population Estimation

Population Estimation

Automated fish counting using underwater cameras. Estimate biomass, stocking density, and population changes without manual sampling.

Feeding Optimization

Feeding Optimization

Monitor feeding intensity in real-time. Detect appetite levels, optimize feed conversion ratios, and reduce waste by stopping feeds at satiation.

Health & Mortality

Health & Mortality

Detect dead fish, abnormal swim patterns, and early disease indicators. Alert operators before problems spread through the population.

Capabilities - What ConductVision sees beneath the surface.

Purpose-built models for underwater and surface aquaculture environments — not repurposed terrestrial detection.

Population estimation (counting)

Frame-by-frame fish counting with species classification across multiple pens and tanks

Biomass estimation (size + density)

Combine individual size estimates with density measurements for total biomass tracking

Feeding intensity scoring

Real-time appetite scoring based on surface activity and feeding behavior patterns

Feed conversion ratio tracking

Correlate feeding events with growth metrics to optimize feed utilization

Mortality detection (dead fish)

Automatic detection and counting of dead fish for rapid response

Abnormal swim pattern detection

Identify erratic swimming, listing, or lethargy that may indicate disease or stress

Size distribution analysis

Track growth rates and size uniformity across cohorts over time

Stocking density monitoring

Continuous density estimates to maintain optimal conditions per species

Use Cases - Built for every aquaculture environment.

Ocean Net Pens

Ocean Net Pens

  • Population estimation across multiple pens
  • Feeding behavior monitoring from surface cameras
  • Mortality alerts for rapid response teams
  • Net integrity monitoring via camera feeds
Inland RAS Facilities

Inland RAS Facilities

  • Tank-level population and density tracking
  • Growth rate monitoring across cohorts
  • Automated feeding optimization per tank
  • Water clarity scoring from camera feeds
Research & Breeding

Research & Breeding

  • High-throughput phenotyping for selective breeding
  • Behavioral response studies under varying conditions
  • Longitudinal growth tracking with frame-level data
  • Automated welfare scoring for regulatory compliance

How it works - From camera to insight in three steps.

1

Capture

Deploy underwater and surface cameras in pens, tanks, or raceways. Works with standard aquaculture camera systems.

2

Analyze

ConductVision's aquaculture models detect fish, classify species, score feeding behavior, and flag health anomalies frame by frame.

3

Act

Get real-time dashboards, feeding alerts, and health reports. Integrate with your farm management system.

Why ConductVision - Built by scientists, for aquaculture professionals.

  • A decade of behavioral research heritage. ConductScience has equipped research labs worldwide with automated behavioral analysis. ConductVision adapts that same precision to aquaculture species and environments.
  • Species-specific models. Not a generic fish detector. Models trained per species — salmon, tilapia, tuna, trout, sea bass, shrimp — with species-appropriate behavioral baselines.
  • Underwater-first design. Handles the unique challenges of underwater vision: variable lighting, turbidity, refraction, and dense schooling behavior.

Outputs - Data your team can act on with confidence.

Converts underwater and surface video into structured production data that integrates with your farm management workflows.

  • Per-pen population and biomass estimates
  • Feeding intensity timelines with appetite scoring
  • Mortality detection logs with camera evidence
  • Growth rate tracking and size distribution curves
  • Feed conversion ratio calculations
  • CSV, Excel, and API exports for management software

Deployment - Fits into your existing aquaculture infrastructure.

Designed for aquaculture environments — works with your existing camera systems, runs on standard hardware, and integrates with farm management platforms.

Camera assessment and underwater deployment planning

Species model selection and calibration

Baseline measurement with your stock

Staff training and dashboard setup

Ongoing support and model refinement

Our Commitment - We measure fish behavior the way scientists do. Because we are scientists.

ConductVision was born in the research lab. Every metric we report — from population counts to feeding scores — is held to the same standard as a peer-reviewed publication. That rigor is what makes the difference in production aquaculture.

FAQ - Questions we hear from Aquaculture teams

Can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team.

We have species-specific models for Atlantic salmon, tilapia, bluefin tuna, rainbow trout, sea bass, and shrimp. Additional species can be added through our model training pipeline.

ConductVision works with standard aquaculture camera systems. We can advise on optimal camera placement and specifications for your specific environment.

Accuracy depends on species, density, and water conditions. In typical net pen conditions with moderate stocking density, our models achieve population estimates within 5-10% of manual counts.

ConductVision detects behavioral indicators of disease — abnormal swim patterns, lethargy, surface gasping, and mortality. It is designed as an early warning system, not a diagnostic tool. Consult your aquaculture veterinarian for diagnosis.

The system scores feeding intensity in real-time by analyzing surface activity and fish movement. It can signal feed operators when appetite drops, reducing waste and improving feed conversion ratios.

Start with a conversation about your operation — species, environment, camera setup, and goals. We will design a pilot program tailored to your facility.

Still have questions? We are happy to talk it through.

Ready to see your fish through AI eyes?

Whether you manage ocean pens, inland tanks, or a research hatchery — we will tailor ConductVision to your aquaculture workflow.

Ready to explore what AI vision can do for you?

Contact us

  • Headquarters
    ConductScience Inc.
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    Skokie, IL 60077
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