Aquaculture & Industrial Water Monitoring

Fish Farming & Aquaculture

Bring real-time monitoring to marine aquaculture, with data that bears directly on stock health and product quality.

Measured by the sensor packs:

• Dissolved Oxygen — optical sensor; optimise stock health and feeding
• Conductivity / Salinity — inductive sensor; detect freshwater intrusion
• Chlorophyll-a — fluorometer; track phytoplankton and algal blooms
• Turbidity — nephelometric sensor; monitor suspended solids
• Temperature and wave / current estimation — included in the base platform

Data flows to operators for optimised feeding schedules, proactive oxygenation management, and early detection of freshwater contamination — protecting your stock before problems escalate.

Mussels & Shellfish Farming

Shellfish cultivation demands precise environmental control. The netH₂O buoy provides the data foundation for maintaining optimal growing conditions and ensuring premium product quality.

Monitor the dynamic saltwater-freshwater boundary as it shifts with rainfall, tidal cycles, wind patterns, and wave action — real-time intelligence that is essential for:

• Maintaining optimal salinity ranges for growth
• Preventing contamination from freshwater runoff
• Timing harvest operations
• Ensuring product quality and safety

Deploy at farm sites or near river mouths to build comprehensive monitoring networks that protect your harvest.

Desalination Plants

Balance environmental stewardship with operational efficiency. The netH₂O buoy enables precise monitoring of brine plume dispersion, so operators can make data-driven decisions.

Operational benefits:

• Real-time tracking of brine plume location and concentration
• Reduce discharge flow during environmentally sensitive conditions
• Maximise production when conditions permit
• Demonstrate regulatory compliance with documented data
• Optimise daily operations for both environmental and economic performance

Smart brine management protects marine ecosystems while maximising plant efficiency.

Power Plants & Thermal Discharge

Coastal power-generation facilities using seawater cooling must carefully manage thermal discharge to minimise ecological impact and maintain compliance.

Deploy netH₂O buoys at multiple monitoring points to:

• Track thermal plume dispersion patterns in real time
• Document compliance with environmental regulations
• Optimise cooling-water intake and discharge operations
• Limit potential ecological damage
• Provide comprehensive environmental reporting data

Multi-location temperature monitoring enables proactive environmental management.

River Outflows & Estuary Monitoring

Build monitoring networks at river mouths, canal outlets, and estuaries. Track the dynamic saltwater-freshwater boundary and its movement under the influence of:

• Seasonal rainfall and runoff patterns
• Wind-driven mixing and circulation
• Tidal cycles and tidal currents
• Wave action and storm events

AI-enhanced predictions: the data can feed the AI models on the Sensorica Data Platform to forecast boundary movements hours or days in advance — valuable for coastal tourism management, aquaculture, water-quality assessment, and environmental protection.

Rugged HDPE shell engineered for harsh conditions with minimal maintenance.

Quick installation with minimal training — even non-specialised personnel can operate it.

Accessible investment with very low ongoing operational costs.

Batteries sized for extended unattended deployments — up to 60 Ah / 768 Wh on the professional B770.

Automatic cloud upload delivers actionable insight when you need it.

Start with one application pack and add more later, at the cost of the pack only.

Data formats compatible with machine learning and predictive analytics.

Each buoy configured to your site; delivery time agreed at order time.