IoT tech enables mangrove aquaculture

August 18th, 2022

The mangrove forests are an important ecosystem for Ca Mau and other Mekong Delta provinces. Due to their immense carbon storage potential and function as a shield against extreme weather conditions, they play a central role in stabilising the climate and protecting coastal communities. Mangrove aquaculture is also considered a sustainable and productive practice, combining conservation and livelihoods.
 
The University of Queensland, Australia has worked with Vietnamese partners (tech company GreenField consulting & development Ltd., Nam Song Hau Fishery Research Sub-Institute, and Ca Mau Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) to install 15 wireless environmental monitoring stations in Ca Mau province to monitor the mangrove water. This will help farmers and local authorities access real-time data about the water quality and respond quickly to environmental hazards.
 
Speaking at the closing workshop of this project funded by our Aus4Innovation program, Acting Deputy Ambassador Kate Wallace was thrilled to learn about the mangrove forest and the project’s achievements, and took pride in an Australia-Vietnam collaboration that addresses environmental challenges.
 
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Kate also visited one of the 15 monitoring stations installed by the project

Acting Deputy Head of Mission Kate Wallace’s speech opened the workshop

The monitoring stations operate on solar energy. Data gathered by the stations in combination with satellite images will be the input of environmental reports for all stakeholders

Satellite image of the 15 stations at key water points in Ca Mau

The project’s closing workshop received representatives of the provincial governments, universities and institutes.