Vietnam aquaculture shifts toward digital and offshore farming

Vietnam's aquaculture industry is transitioning from traditional nearshore cage farming to large-scale, industrial offshore models. Dr. Tran The Mieu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Fisheries Science, emphasizes that digital transformation and scientific applications—including artificial intelligence (AI), sensors, environmental monitoring, and surveillance cameras—are essential for managing remote farming areas, reducing costs, and controlling risks.

In regions like Thanh Hoa, producers are adopting high-tech solutions to combat challenges such as climate change, disease, and rising input costs. For instance, white-leg shrimp farmers are implementing multi-stage processes using lined ponds, net houses, and automated equipment. Technologies such as automatic feeders and automated siphon systems allow for better control over feed amounts and waste removal, reducing manual labor and minimizing environmental impact and disease transmission.