Seaweed and Shellfish Farm Design

Helping Shellfish and Seaweed Farmers Build Resilient Farms

At DSA Ocean we specialize in providing comprehensive ocean engineering services tailored for the design and development of seaweed and shellfish farms. Our expertise ensures that your aquaculture projects are not only sustainable but also optimized for maximum yield and will be more resilient in extreme storm events such as hurricanes.

We’ve designed farms in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington State, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. We work with your preferred suppliers to come up with cost effective designs that meet the demands of your site.

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Environmental Characterization

Understanding the marine environment is crucial for the success of any aquaculture project. We utilize state-of-the-art Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) to measure and analyze current patterns. Combined with detailed desktop metocean studies, we provide a thorough characterization of the marine environment, ensuring that your farm is designed to thrive in its specific location.

Using the data collected from our environmental studies, we design customized solutions for your seaweed or shellfish farm. Our designs include:

  • Buoys: Strategically placed to support the structure and grow lines, and mark your site.
  • Lines: Optimally arranged for the growth and harvesting of seaweed or shellfish.
  • Anchors: Secure and reliable anchoring systems – screw anchors, gravity anchors, drag anchors – properly sized to withstand marine conditions.
  • Equipment: Specialized tools such as spreader bars and oyster cages tailored to your specific farming needs.

We conduct comprehensive marine dynamic analysis to ensure that your farming system is safe to operate under various marine conditions. This analysis helps us design systems that can withstand dynamic forces such as waves, currents, and storms, ensuring the longevity and safety of your farm.

  • Maximize Your Lease: Maximize the grow lines and oyster cages on your lease, make the most of your investment.
  • Expertise: Our team of ocean engineers brings years of experience to every project.
  • Sustainability: We are committed to promoting sustainable aquaculture practices that benefit both the environment and your business.
  • Innovation: Using ProteusDS software, our dynamic analysis simulations help to provide optimal solutions for our clients.
  • Safety: Our rigorous marine dynamic analysis ensures that your farm operates safely and efficiently.
  • Standards: We follow guidance and standards from other marine sectors, including NS9415, to ensure your designs meets regulatory requirements.