IoT Aquaculture System for Sea Bass and Giant Freshwater Prawn Farming in Brunei

Aquaculture is one of the emerging industries capable of closing the demand and supply gap for aquatic products. However, the current method of farming is facing sustainability challenges due to its resource-intensive nature, particularly in terms of water and feed usage. Additionally, the rapid growth of the aquaculture sector has led to issues such as overfeeding. The Department of Fisheries Brunei Darussalam has introduced several initiatives to boost the output of aquaculture. With assistance from the Department of Fisheries and Hiseaton Fisheries Ltd, this study aims to implement an IoT-based system to monitor water quality to culture marine species, in particular Sea Bass & Giant Freshwater Prawn, a popular choice for aquaculture in Asia. These species have a high environmental tolerance for thriving in both marine and freshwater. Traditional water monitoring has been a standard way to measure water quality in aquaculture industries in Brunei Darussalam. Water quality is the most important factor that determines the growth rate and health of aquatic creatures. The proposed setup employs a Recirculating Aquaculture System together with the Internet of Things in the rearing of Sea Bass and Giant Freshwater prawns by monitoring the water quality parameters, automating the feeding schedule, and regulating the water quality.