- Home
- Companies
- SubFarm AS
- Products
- SubFarm - Submersible Aquaculture Cage ...
SubFarm - Submersible Aquaculture Cage System for Salmon Farming
SubFarm is revolutionizing the aquaculture industry by introducing advanced solutions to the pressing challenges faced by salmon farming. Their Submersible Aquaculture Cage System is designed to enhance fish welfare and productivity by operating in the open ocean, providing salmon with conditions akin to their natural habitat. The system effectively mitigates common industry issues such as sea lice infestation and toxic algae exposure by submerging the farm below problematic surface layers, thus improving fish health and reducing operational costs. With a single-point mooring and winch-operated design, SubFarm’s technology ensures optimal temperature levels for salmon and facilitates operations even in rough weather, all while minimizing visual pollution. The cage's structural elements are built locally to enhance reliability and ease of maintenance, providing a scalable solution that supports sustainable aquaculture practices. Additionally, the system’s compatibility with offshore wind farms presents a unique opportunity for co-located aquaculture, enhancing spatial efficiency and reducing environmental impact. By tackling transportation concerns, SubFarm positions itself as a leader in sustainable, innovative aquaculture capabilities, bringing production closer to consumer markets around the globe.
Single point moored, winch operated, submerged cage technology.
The advantage of using a submersible cage compared to traditional floating frames is to significantly decrease the risk of biomass loss and, consequently, the potential for high economic loss. Furthermore, recent factual evidence on sea-lice attack protection and algae blooms points to prevention with a deeper net installation. This extends the application of submersible cages.
Existing Farms
Avoid exposure to sea lice and toxic algaes by free positioning of cage in the water column. No need for surfacing of cage during fish load-out.
Exposed Areas
Expansion of production into more exposed areas within existing production regions. No need for large, complex steel structures.
Open Ocean
Open new production regions offshore with favourable sub-surface temperatures and close to the consumer markets.