# Fish Matrix Systems The Oceansphere Will Produce 1,000 Tons of Tuna By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-matrix References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/8/5982709/the-fish-matrix-is-real-this-gigantic-deep-ocean-sphere-will-raise) & [hioceanictech](http://www.hioceanictech.com/) The Oceansphere is a fish matrix that is purported to raise 1,000 tons of ahi and bluefin tuna. That's a lot of food for a lot of people. Described as "a gigantic highly automated [fish farm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-unagi)," the Oceansphere takes on the form of a large glass sphere that is as beautiful to behold as it is practical. Set to be installed at the end of the year with harvesting as soon as 2017, the incredible fish matrix is chock full of technology including automatic feeding system, water quality sensors and thrusters that keep the sphere stationary. Developed by [Hawaii Oceanic Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-sodainspired-lemonades) (HOT), CEO Bill Spencer states, "The deep ocean is the only place left to [produce enough seafood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultured-fish) naturally to feed the world efficiently, economically and with minimal environmental impact." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated Fish Farming:** The Oceansphere's highly automated fish farm demonstrates the potential for large-scale, efficient fish production. - **Deep Ocean Agriculture:** The Oceansphere's utilization of the deep ocean showcases the opportunity for sustainable seafood production in previously untapped environments. - **Advanced Aquaculture Technology:** The Oceansphere's implementation of water quality sensors and other advanced technologies highlights the potential for innovation and efficiency in aquaculture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aquaculture:** The Oceansphere sets the stage for innovation in the aquaculture industry, offering new possibilities for large-scale fish production with minimal environmental impact. - **Deep Sea Exploration:** The Oceansphere's deep ocean farming concept opens opportunities for the development of technologies and techniques that enable sustainable exploration of deep sea resources. - **Food Technology:** The Oceansphere's use of advanced technology in fish farming highlights the potential for innovation and optimization in the food industry, particularly in sustainable seafood production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Tropical Trout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landbased-rainbow-trout.md) - [Cell-Cultivated Fish Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanda-fish-technologies.md) - [Cultivated Bluefin Tuna Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toro-sashimi.md) - [Alt Seafood Scallops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-seafood.md) - [Cultivated Seabass Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-alternative.md) - [Omega-Rich Tuna Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-farm-tuna.md) - [Cultivated Fish Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-sticks.md) - [Cultivated Eel Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-eel.md)