Exploring Cellular Communications for Remote Offshore Aquaculture Monitoring.

In the evolving landscape of aquaculture, offshore fish farms present unique challenges and opportunities. This paper investigates the potential of harnessing cellular communications, with a particular focus on 5G, to enhance connectivity in these distant marine environments. Through link budget analysis, we evaluate the channel conditions over the large distances that separate remote offshore fish farms. The research sheds light on how various environmental factors impact signal strength and highlights the transformative role of machine learning in streamlining farm operation data, paving the way for efficient real-time monitoring. The findings underscore the potential of cellular communications in advancing offshore aquaculture monitoring, ensuring efficient data transmission, and fostering sustainable marine farming practices.