Light and flow-guided aquaculture systems enable automated transfer of aquatic organisms (VIDEO)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Caption

Many aquatic species are naturally attracted to light in a phenomenon known as phototaxis. By supporting this animal movement with a gentle water current, aquatic organisms can be safely transferred between containers in aquaculture.

Credit

Zdenek Lajbner / Catherine Hodges

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator.

License

CC BY

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.