Built for the ocean. Made for operators.
Blue Carbon’s oPods give aquaculture operators a self-powered way to protect stock, reduce costs, and stay ahead of heatwaves, HABs and low-oxygen events.
The ocean is changing. It’s time to upgrade our tools.
Warmer seasons, lower oxygen, and more frequent stress events are driving higher fuel use for bubble curtains, aeration, and pumping — costs that keep climbing, even when growers are doing everything right.
Operators know these challenges better than anyone. At Blue Carbon, we stand with farmers, building tools for the realities of today and the demands of the future — tools that ease the load, lower running costs, and help protect stock using the power of the ocean itself.
How oPod helps your aquaculture operations
oPod Aqua™ - steady deep flow
oPod Aqua™ delivers a steady flow of deep, cool water into the upper layers of the pen.
- Constant cool water means reduced heat stress and reduced mortality.
- Deep water holds more dissolved oxygen, supporting fish health.
- Consistent fresh water reduces pests and disease.
- Constant flow means natural swimming — improved muscle, and reduced aggression.
oPod Air™ - reliable oxygenation
oPod Air™ is designed to deliver compressed air reliably, in swells as low as 0.2m upwards. Pair with oPod Aqua™ for improved circulation and oxygenation.
oPod Mini™ - live ocean data
oPod Mini™ is a compact, cost-effective data buoy designed to help farms meet monitoring requirements.
- Smart compliance coverage. Covers core parameters under EPA guidelines.
- Real-time data means reduced risk and reduced manual spot sampling.
- Rugged unit integrates easily without extra cost or complexity.
Ocean Intelligence - OI™
oPod Mini™ lets you forecast heatwaves, HABs and oxygen risks with clarity.
- Prediction that buys time.
- Scalable swarms for site-wide coverage.
- Detailed data plus predictive AI means faster, better decisions.
- See your ocean, clearly, right now.
Why operators are exploring oPods
Data-ready design means real-time monitoring of dissolved oxygen and temperature.
Ocean-powered air-pumping for diesel-free oxygen injection.
Lowers OPEX instantly.
No fuel or grid power required. Runs 24/7 using only wave and solar energy.
Owned, real-time data. Fewer surprises in a warming ocean.
Delivers pressurised flow to targeted locations across the site.
Government-backed. Industry-supported. Currently being piloted in Australian waters.
oPod Aquaculture FAQs
Rising temperatures, oxygen stress, and seasonal swings are making it more difficult to maintain consistency, even in well-managed farms. Most systems weren’t built for this kind of volatility. At Blue Carbon, we’re working alongside aquaculture operators to develop tools that are.
Can oPods improve fish growth rates?
Our trials suggest oPods enhance aquaculture productivity through improved water quality and nutrient delivery.
Do oPods work in all marine environments?
oPods are engineered for harsh marine conditions and adapt to various aquaculture setups.
How do oPods reduce aquaculture costs?
By eliminating diesel fuel dependency and reducing equipment maintenance through autonomous operation.
How much cooler is oPod-delivered water?
In tests off Okehampton Bay in November 2024, surface-layer temperatures were recorded as 2–2.5 °C cooler than ambient conditions.