New modelarmy:Mowi deploys oceanQgraphers to help maximise production

摘要

EW state-of-the-art technologies might be the first thing salmon farmers reach for when tackling sea lice and other environmental challenges, but the less evident investment in human capital is proving to be the smartest response.Two and a half years ago, Mowi Scotland made this investment by hiring oceanographer Philip Gillibrand and his team of oceanography data analysts and modellers.Gillibrand has brought his expertise in computer modelling to map the best sites to farm in and to approach the problem of sea lice from a different perspective.By exploiting the most advanced modelling technology - and also creat ing his own - Gillibrand hopes this will allow the company to treat for se lice, and other health issues, more efficaciously and farm as sustainably as possible.At the heart of these endeavours is the new DEPOMOD modelling system launched by Sepa (the Scottish Environment Protection Agency) in 2017.