Testing of the innovative Automated Fish Sorting System developed by Simsonar and Fishbio has begun in Finnmark, Norway and the first results give hope for success. The project, initiated by the Norwegian Environment Agency, aims to combat invasive pink salmon more effectively while safeguarding native species such as Atlantic salmon. The University of Trondheim is acting as an independent observer of the trial.
Installation of the semi-floating dam and the attached Automated Fish Sorting System began in early July. High river levels caused by flooding delayed the work for about a week, but the System, which uses AI to automatically recognise and sort the fish, is now installed and in operation.
The system is designed to allow Atlantic salmon to pass upstream while capturing pink salmon in a trap. Current data indicates the system’s potential to help control the invasive species. The sorting system is monitored in real time, ensuring immediate response to any operational issues as testing and developing continues.
