Harnessing Innovation for Climate Resilience: Krill Dynamic Population Model and Smart Sea Cage

Climate change significantly impacts marine ecosystems, threatening biodiversity, food security, and coastal livelihoods. This study introduces an innovative approach that combines a krill dynamic population model with smart sea cage technology to mitigate these impacts and promote sustainable aquaculture practices. The integration of community knowledge and advanced engineering solutions offers a promising pathway for sustainable aquaculture and environmental resilience. The krill dynamic population model integrates environmental parameters such as temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen to predict krill population dynamics under changing ocean conditions. This model is calibrated and validated using real-world data, ensuring its accuracy and reliability. The smart sea cage technology leverages Internet of Things (IoT) for real-time monitoring and bio-mimicry to create optimal conditions for aquaculture. These cages are designed to adapt to environmental changes, reduce self-digestion (autolysis) of marine species, and enhance water quality through natural filtration processes involving bio-plastics and shellfish. A case study in Rayong Bay demonstrates the practical application and effectiveness of these technologies. The results indicate that the krill dynamic population model accurately predicts population trends, and the smart sea cages significantly improve water quality and marine species survival rates. Community feedback highlights the importance of integrating modern technology with traditional knowledge for effective climate response. Community engagement is a cornerstone of this project. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, local fishermen and coastal communities contribute their traditional knowledge and practices, ensuring that the solutions are culturally relevant and practically feasible. This collaboration fosters a sense of ownership and enhances the sustainability of the interventions. The study underscores the potential of combining scientific innovation with community collaboration to build resilient marine ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods. It provides a blueprint for future initiatives aimed at addressing climate change impacts on marine environments. Future research should focus on expanding these technologies to other regions and further refining the models to account for additional environmental variables.