Empowering Indigenous community fisheries with deep learning - computer vision for adaptive management of terminal salmon fisheries

BCSRIF Project Summary

Species Group: Pacific Salmon
Location: Bella Bella
Partners: Tula Foundation Haida Fisheries Simon Fraser University Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Salmon Foundation Salmon Watersheds Program Pacific Salmon Foundation Salmon Watersheds Program Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department Kitasoo Xai’xais Stewardship Authority
Organization: Pacific Salmon Foundation
Session(s): Fisheries Monitoring And Harvest Methods
Presentation Date(s): December 09, 2025
Speakers: Will Atlas
Abstract:
This project will integrate traditional and modern technologies through the development of new computer vision deep-learning programs to automate salmon counting and species identification from video and sonar data. Connecting these tools with community-run escapement monitoring programs around the North and Central Coast will support the transition towards real-time data integration and in-season monitoring to inform the adaptive management of salmon fisheries.