Constant bubbles fend off troubles at BC salmon farm
Chilean aquaculture supplier Low O2 has announced the successful installation of its advanced protection system at a key salmon farm in British Columbia, Canada. The strategic implementation, carried out in May in preparation for the summer season, aims primarily to safeguard the health and well-being of salmon against critical threats such as sea lice, harmful algae, and jellyfish.
Low O2 said the system, designed to operate continuously, is a testament to its commitment to providing robust and efficient solutions for the global salmon industry.
The company said the implemented technology – a bubble curtain that Low O2 calls the Tight Microbubble Screen (TMS) - has proven to be extremely effective. By operating 24/7, it has reduced the presence of harmful algae, sea lice, and jellyfish that can potentially affect the fish, creating a perimeter barrier between the cages and the open water.
24/7 use
Matías Rodríguez, commercial manager at Low O2, said: “We are very happy with the results we have had at the site to date, and we hope that intensive 24/7 use will provide us with concrete new results on how to protect assets at sea.”
Low O2 said the installation in Western Canada represents a significant step in its global expansion and reaffirms its position as a strategic partner for the aquaculture industry.
“Our focus on innovation and the delivery of personalised solutions allows us to address the specific needs of each client, ensuring the sustainability and profitability of their operations,” the company said in a press release.
