Wifish: IoT and cloud computing-based aquaculture monitoring platform with AES-128 encryption

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24054/rcta.v2i46.4140

Keywords:

Internet of Things, Environmental Monitoring, Cloud computing, Aquatic ecosystems, Aquaculture, Data Security, Wireless security

Abstract

The primary objective of this research is to enhance aquaculture management by developing an intelligent system that overcomes the inefficiencies of traditional water quality monitoring. This study introduces and validates WiFish, a comprehensive solution designed for real-time supervision of aquatic parameters across various scales of operation, from small test aquariums to large commercial fish farms. The methodology is founded on an Internet of Things framework, utilizing ESP32 microcontrollers integrated with high-precision sensors to continuously measure water pH, temperature, and salinity. All collected data is secured with AES-128 encryption and transmitted via Wi-Fi to a Huawei Cloud DataArts Studio infrastructure for advanced processing, storage, and analysis. Remote access for monitoring and alerts is provided through a custom mobile application and a Telegram bot. Empirical testing in operational aquaculture environments yielded significant results, demonstrating a 98 percent accuracy rate in measurements. The system's implementation led to a 75 percent reduction in the need for manual supervision and an optimization of resource consumption, including a 30 percent decrease in feed and chemical usage. The principal benefit is that WiFish represents a scalable, secure, and highly effective platform that boosts productivity and promotes sustainability. It successfully proves that integrating secure cloud computing and Internet of Things technology can profoundly transform water resource management in the modern aquaculture industry.

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Published

2025-08-08

How to Cite

[1]
A. J. Cuenca Luna, R. D. Quelal Villarreal, F. S. Donoso Martínez, F. G. Cuzme Rodríguez, and P. D. Muñoz Criollo, “Wifish: IoT and cloud computing-based aquaculture monitoring platform with AES-128 encryption”, RCTA, vol. 2, no. 46, pp. 190–200, Aug. 2025.