Built for modern aquaculture challenges

Blue Carbon’s wave-powered oPods work in harsh and calm conditions to deliver constant fresh water for aquaculture - with zero fuel and zero grid.

Ocean conditions are getting harder to predict — and harder to work with.

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.

How oPod helps improve offshore aquaculture

Blue Carbon's oPod provides sustainable clean water for Aquaculture

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™ delivers compressed air reliably in high seas, and swells as low as 0.2m. Pair with oPod Aqua™ for improved circulation and oxygenation.

  • oPod Air™ is designed to integrate with existing infrastructure, including aeration lines and bubble curtains.
  • Small footprint, low maintenance, and fuel-free operation.

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 all core parameters under EPA guidelines.
  • Real-time data means reduced risk and no more manual spot sampling
  • Rugged unit integrates easily without extra cost or complexity.

oPod Mini from Blue Carbon

Extend your growing season

The oPod™ system allows you to maintain performance during warmer months and across seasons.

  • Robust units deliver constant flow in calm and heavy weather.
  • Constant water flow with no fuel costs.
  • Increased productivity and health.
  • Lowers environmental risks.

Why farms are exploring oPod

Data-ready design means real-time monitoring of dissolved oxygen and temperature. Ocean powered air-pumping for diesel-free oxygen injection. No fuel or grid power required.

Runs 24/7 using only wave and solar energy

Delivers pressurised flow to targeted locations across the site

Modular, low-maintenance system built for exposed marine conditions

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.

Our trials suggest oPods enhance aquaculture productivity through improved water quality and nutrient delivery.

oPods are engineered for harsh marine conditions and adapt to various aquaculture setups.

By eliminating diesel fuel dependency and reducing equipment maintenance through autonomous operation.

In tests off Okehampton Bay in November 2024, surface-layer temperatures were recorded as 2–2.5 °C cooler than ambient conditions.