Aim: The full implementation of the Digital twinning for offshore aquaculture.
Leader: HAEDES
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One of the key business cases of the I3-4-SEAWEED project is the development of a digital twinning solution specifically designed for offshore seaweed farming, led by HAEDES. This innovative system creates a virtual model of seaweed farms, allowing producers to monitor conditions, forecast outcomes, and optimize operations in real time. It marks a major step forward for “Aquaculture 4.0,” bringing advanced digital tools into the growing offshore aquaculture sector.
Developed in close collaboration with seaweed farmers, the digital twinning system features smart monitoring tools, flexible settings for different farm setups, and an easy-to-use interface. A pilot site will demonstrate how it can boost efficiency by over 30% in real offshore conditions.This business case shows how digital tools can make seaweed farming more sustainable, scalable, and reliable. It supports the shift to smarter, low-impact aquaculture and strengthens Europe’s blue bioeconomy.