How It Works
Where rugged meets sophisticated
Designed with fisherman feedback in mind
Our Farallon buoys were designed in close partnership with real fishers with a primary focus on meeting their demanding operational needs. Our product is small and light enough to be stored inside a Dungeness crab or lobster pot, but durable enough to be bounced off the deck or whipped around by 20 foot Arctic seas. It integrates seamlessly with a wide spectrum of fixed gear: from trap to longlines, gillnets and even FADs, attaching as a trailer buoy or alongside the existing gear. There is no on/off switch, just an automatic sensor that turns the buoy on when it hits the water.
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Easy to set up, intuitive to use
Our technology is automated but also customizable. Our buoys recognize when they are in the water, underwater, out of the water and alert the user to anything out of the ordinary - whether being dragged by a trawler, moved by a storm or otherwise entangled. We capture valuable data such as temperature, depth and acceleration that can be later accessed and analyzed via our cloud-based web interface or API. Our buoys are designed to last a full season between charges, offering critical information without requiring any special training for crew members.
Track your gear anywhere, anytime
Universal connectivity via dual communication modes
Global coverage from the Iridium satellite network paired with on-the-water communication via radio
Customizable, intelligent alerts
Alerts to your phone via SMS or the Buoy Locator app when a piece of gear has moved beyond a set radius, resurfaces or becomes entangled
Data analysis
Historical data and analytics via BlueVue web-based interface
Getting set up is a breeze
1. Consult with our team
Our customer service team will help you find the right initial hardware package and software settings for your fishery.
2. Rig and activate
Once the buoys arrive at your dock, getting them activated takes only a few minutes. Attach them to your gear and you're all set.
3. Set your gear
That's it! You can now set your gear like you normally would. You can monitor the buoys via the desktop or mobile interface.
Interested in a purchase?
Our team is excited to get you started using our buoys. Let us show you how we can help you save time and money and achieve peace of mind knowing where your gear is at all times.