OysterGuard: Precision Water Quality Monitoring System to Safeguard Against Oyster Mortality

The Challenge

In the face of climate change, aquaculture in Australia confronts rising threats such as unpredictable heat waves, floods, and droughts. Farmers are already losing millions of dollars’ worth of crops to extreme weather events.

The Solution

A state-of-the-art autonomous water quality monitoring system will empower oyster farmers to navigate these challenges. This innovative device detects hazardous water conditions and delivers real-time alerts and comprehensive reports directly to farmers through a user-friendly mobile app. Providing crucial insights, it allows farmers to proactively safeguard their crops. The system’s modular design facilitates future enhancements, accommodating additional sensors like temperature, salinity, and turbidity. Importantly, the hardware operates seamlessly for extended periods, sidestepping fouling issues by maintaining a non-continuous contact approach with the water, ensuring a resilient and sustainable solution for aquaculture.

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