Jellyfish Deviation & Toxic Algae Control

Bubble Curtains for Jellyfish Deflection & Toxic Algae Control

Bubble Tubing® bubble curtains offer an effective, non-intrusive method to manage the movement of algae, plankton, jellyfish, and floating debris. These systems help improve water quality, protect marine infrastructure, and support aquaculture operations.

Fine Bubble Technology for Aquaculture

In fish farming envionments, harmful organisms such as toxic plankton and jellyfish can be carried in by tides, clogging fish gills and leading to significant stock losses. Bubble Tubing® provides a preventative barrier that functions as an anti-algae, anti-jellyfish, and anti-debris solution.

Benefits of Bubble Curtains: 

• Deflect incoming tides that transport harmful organisms before they reach fish farms.

• Reducing the risk of toxic blooms entering enclosures and threatening fish health.
• Providing supplemental aeration to maintain optimal water quality.

Water Intakes

Industries such as nuclear, coal, gas and desalination plants rely on a continuous and reliable supply of seawater for cooling critical infrastructure or for water production. During large jellyfish and algae blooms events, these organisms can clog intake screens, restrict water flow, and in severe cases force operations to a standstill. Such disruptions reduce efficiency, increase operational risk, and result in costly shutdowns and intensive maintenance.

How Bubble Curtains Protect Intakes

Bubble Tubing® bubble curtains provide an effective, non‑intrusive defense barrier that helps maintain uninterrupted operations by:

• Deflecting jellyfish and algae blooms before they reach intake zones.

• Ensuring continuous intake functionality, even during periods of high biological activity.

• Reducing the risk of shutdowns and expensive repairs caused by fouling and blockages.

Marinas, Seaport and Canals

Coastal regions are increasingly affected by floating algae, sargassum, and aquatic plant blooms, issues amplified by warming waters and changing ocean conditions. These floating masses can accumulate quickly, obstructing marina entrances, creating navigation hazards, and deminishing water quality.

How Bubble Curtains Support Coastal Operations

Bubble Tubing® bubble curtains offer an effective, environmentally friendly way to manage drifting biomass by:

• Redirecting floating algae and debris away from shorelines, piers, and critical infrastructure.
  Keeping waterways clear and navigable without hindering marine life or vessel movement.
  Reducing issues linked to biomass decomposition, including oxygen depletion, foul odours, and localized water quality decline.

Marine Mucilage Blooms

Marine mucilage is a thick, sticky accumulation of microorganisms, organic matter, and suspended particles that forms when warm temperatures, calm weather, and elevated nutrient levels accelerate biological growth. These gelatinous layers can expand rapidly over large areas, creating a surface blanket that restricts oxygen exchange and can suffocate marine life. Mucilage also fosters conditions favorable to harmful bacteria such as E. coli, posing risks to both ecosystems and human health.

How Bubble Curtains Improve Conditions

Bubble Tubing® bubble curtains help mitigate the impacts of marine mucilage by:

Enhancing oxygen transfer beneath dense mucilage layers, creating oxygen-rich zones that support marine life.
Improving water quality by increasing circulation and helping reduce excess nutrients that fuel mucilage formation.
Providing a safe, rapidly deployable solution that can be installed to support cleanup and restoration operations.