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Develop a deep-learning model to age capelin otoliths: application for stock assessment

Listed in the registry Pilot Original language : English

About the initiative

Description of the initiative

Investigate the utility of applying a deep-learning model developed by the DFO Gulf Region for aging fish otoliths; specifically, to determine the age of capelin in the 2J3KL stock in Newfoundland for use in stock assessments. Otolith aging is currently done visually using a microscope, this proposed method would automate that process to save time and resources, while reducing human error and bias

AI family

Automation and Decision Support

Bucket rationale

Applies AI for prediction, decision-making, or automation of rule-based tasks.

Lifecycle

  1. Ideation

    Stage status : Completed

    June 1, 2025

  2. Assessment

    Stage status : Completed

  3. Approved

    Stage status : Completed

  4. Development

    Stage status : Completed

  5. Pilot

    Stage status : In progress

  6. Production

    Stage status : Upcoming

  7. Archived

    Stage status : Upcoming

Schedule for this initiative

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  1. Ideation

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Contacts

Requester
Smith, Melannie
Sector contact
Smith, Melannie
Subject matter expert
Winegardner, Amanda
Smith, Melannie

Data and tools

Sector
Ecosystems and Oceans Science
Region
National Capital Region
Submitted on
June 1, 2025