Abstract: A fish handling apparatus comprises a supply arrangement arranged to supply a plurality of fish and a receiving arrangement arranged to receive and distribute a single fish of the plurality of fish. A conveying device is arranged between the supply arrangement and the receiving arrangement. The conveying device is further arranged to remove the single fish from the plurality of fish received by the supply arrangement and to convey the single fish to the receiving arrangement. A suction system is operably engaged with the conveying device and is arranged to apply suction to the single fish via the conveying device so as to attract the single fish into engagement with the conveying device. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A fish handling unit for processing live fish is provided. Such fish handling unit includes an inspection system configured to inspect a plurality of live fish. A conveyor assembly transports the live fish to the inspection system. At least one robotic cell is in communication with the inspection system. The robotic cell has a controller configured to control operation thereof. An end effector is operably engaged with the robotic cell. The end effector interacts with the live fish moving along the conveyor assembly, based on information determined by the inspection system and received by the controller. The end effector may optionally be an integrated gripper and injection assembly capable of orientation and injection of the live fish. Associated devices and methods are also provided.