AI-Assisted OCR for Pacific Salmon Records Digitization

This system uses optical character recognition (OCR) software to automatically extract information from thousands of scanned and paper-based fisheries documents — such as fish slips, logbooks, and inspection reports — and convert that information into structured digital records. It is used internally by Fisheries and Oceans Canada employees to modernize data workflows and preserve historical data needed for Pacific salmon management decisions. The system does not process personal information, and users are not currently notified of AI use.