Journal of Smart and Sustainable Farming
Digital Technologies Shaping the Future of Marine Aquaculture
Journal of Smart and Sustainable Farming
Received On : 30 January 2025
Revised On : 26 February 2025
Accepted On : 18 April 2025
Published On : 12 May 2025
Volume 01, 2025
Pages : 056-067
Abstract
The decrease in natural fishing resources has prompted the adoption of marine aquaculture as a key strategy to sustainably and ecologically support the expansion of the sector. The aquaculture industry is increasingly adopting novel digital initiatives, including the Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. These technologies are being used to solve challenges in agriculture, enhance farming productivity, and bring about modernization in fisheries. This study presents the foundational framework for the potential integration of novel digital advancements within the domain of marine aquaculture. This study examines the outcomes of implementing several novel digital advancements within the marine aquaculture context. Additionally, it explores the advantages and disadvantages connected with the use of these technologies. Furthermore, this page enumerates the many applications of contemporary digital technology in undersea aquaculture systems. In summary, this article aims to define and characterize the primary obstacles posed by emerging digital advancements in this marine aquaculture production process. The objective is to provide a scholarly resource that may facilitate the widespread adoption of these novel digital advancements within the domain of marine aquaculture.
Keywords
Marine Aquaculture, Deep-Sea Aquaculture, Fishery Technology, Marine Population, Marine Fishery Production, New Digital Technologies.
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Karthikeyan K, “Digital Technologies Shaping the Future of Marine Aquaculture”, Journal of Smart and Sustainable Farming, pp. 056-067, 12 May 2025, doi: 10.64026/JSSF/2025006.
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