In France, they are the queens of the end-of-year celebrations. According to the French National Committee of Shellfish Farming, around 70% of the 130,000 tonnes of oysters consumed annually in France are consumed during the holidays, particularly at Christmas. In China, the world's leading producer ahead of South Korea, Japan and the United States, consumption is constant all year round, with production having increased by 45% over the last decade, reaching 5.14 million tonnes in 2021 according to the FAO. This growing demand underlines the crucial importance of managing and protecting oyster farming areas sustainably. In this context, Viametris' MS-96 mobile laser scanner is an innovative solution for the maintenance, renovation and expansion of these sensitive areas.
Oyster farming areas, often located in sensitive coastal areas, must deal with major constraints: tides, irregular terrain and fragile infrastructure. These challenges make the management of concessions, the maintenance of facilities and the expansion of parks and basins difficult and complex. Accurate mapping is essential to preserve these ecosystems while maximizing production.
During a recent intervention on a French oyster pond, the MS-96 mapped a 1-hectare area including a building to be renovated in just 10 minutes. The data obtained made it possible to visualize the infrastructures in 3D, quickly identifying the areas requiring renovation or expansion. This efficiency simplified the planning of the works while minimizing costs.
The MS-96, thanks to its millimeter precision and versatility, stands out as an ideal answer. Easily transportable in backpack mode, it allows rapid data collection even in difficult environments. Among its main advantages:
The use of MS-96 for oyster farming opens up many perspectives, both for daily management and for development projects:
The use of MS-96 in oyster farming opens the way to new possibilities. Integrating this precise data with other technologies, such as artificial intelligence or drones for complementary aerial surveillance, could revolutionize the management of oyster beds. In addition, this high-resolution data is a valuable resource for scientific research, allowing a better understanding of coastal ecosystems and the impact of oyster farming practices on the environment.
