Industry–Scientist Interface on AI and IoT Applications in Aquaculture

27 June 2025, Goa

ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organized an Industry–Scientist Interface today to explore the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in aquaculture systems.

The event featured Business Kendra, developers of BlueTechFins, a real-time water quality monitoring system. A live demonstration was conducted with the installation of a BlueTechFins unit in one of the institute’s ponds, showcasing its practical field-level application.

Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, highlighted the transformative potential of AI and ML in realizing the vision of Smart, Climate-Resilient Coastal Agriculture by 2047. He stressed the importance of leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable aquaculture, particularly in ecologically vulnerable coastal regions.

Experts discussed digital innovations such as real-time water quality monitoring, biomass estimation, automated feeding, and adaptive water management. Emphasis was laid on the development of cost-effective, farmer-friendly smart technologies tailored to diverse systems including cages, tanks, lakes, and wetlands, with a focus on supporting small and marginal farmers.

The Business Kendra team engaged in technical discussions with ICAR-CCARI scientists, exploring opportunities for customization and field-level adaptation of digital tools. The participants also visited a traditional Khazan land aquaculture site, where potential applications of AI–IoT technologies in climate-resilient, salt-affected zones were deliberated.

The interface highlighted the promise of public–private partnerships in accelerating the adoption of smart technologies for sustainable aquaculture development.

(Source: ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)