Practical Echosounder Data Processing

A five-day, fully hands-on course taking participants from raw Simrad EK60/EK80 echosounder data through quality control, feature extraction, validation, biomass estimation and preparation of outputs for reporting, modelling and machine learning. Participants will use a range of open-source tools, including KORONA, echopype and supporting Python workflows. The emphasis is on understanding and applying complete processing workflows rather than mastering a single software package. Advanced programming experience is not required. Guided examples, reusable templates and AI-assisted coding tools will be used to help participants build, adapt and understand practical workflows.