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Innovasea, an exhibitor in IceFish’s new Aquaculture Hub, has announced the success of using its fully submersible aquaculture systems to grow and harvest greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) in the Red Sea.
Innovasea is a global leader in technologically advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture and fish tracking, and this innovative project is part of Topian’s aquaculture initiative, the sustainable food component of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project.
In 2025, Innovasea’s revolutionary SeaProtean Pens were installed and stocked, marking the first time this pen was deployed in the region. Despite a summer of intense heat, the SeaProtean’s industry-leading buoyancy-control system and fully submersible design allowed operators to safely move fish further down in the water column and below the thermocline.
This resulted in no mortalities due to heat, allowing the fish to survive the harsh summer temperatures. Furthermore, in moving the entire system below the surface, Topian can effectively grow temperature-sensitive fish while preserving the sea’s natural beauty.
“The SeaProtean Pen is engineered to support fish in extreme environments, such as the high surface temperatures of the Red Sea,” said Innovasea's General Manager of Aquaculture Systems, Marc Turano. “By using fully submersible pens, our clients can now expand aquaculture into regions previously deemed unfeasible.”
To ensure optimal performance, the pens were outfitted with the latest, most advanced technology in precision aquaculture. Environmental sensors monitor changing water conditions, AI-powered biomass cameras accurately track growth projections and high-definition cameras offer full visibility into underwater operations.
Innovasea CEO Mark Jollymore said, “We are excited to collaborate with Topian to bring the latest aquaculture technology to the region. It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase the benefits of precision aquaculture and lay the groundwork for what could become a significant growth area.”
Food security is a key element of the NEOM project, with a focus on providing sustainable, high-quality nutrition. Topian's aquacultural initiative offers access to local fish populations, thereby reducing reliance on imports in an environmentally responsible manner.
“The adoption of this breakthrough technology demonstrates our commitment to leveraging the latest advancements to improve nutrition and ensure sustainability,” added Majid Mufti, CEO of the NEOM Investment Fund (NIF). “Topian’s aquaculture initiatives will ensure access to tasty, local fish species that are a source of high-quality protein and help reduce reliance on food imports in an environmentally responsible way.”
Join Innovasea in the new Aquaculture Hub at IceFish 2026. Contact sales@icefish.is
