Plankton Images from RV Investigator Voyage IN2023_V06 in the East Australian Current

The Marine National Facility RV Investigator voyage IN2023_V06 collected plankton images between October 9 and November 2, 2023. High-resolution images were generated from water samples using a PlanktoScope system and are hosted on the EcoTaxa platform. This dynamic dataset supports taxonomic classification and ecological research, led by Chief Scientist Prof. Moninya Roughan.

Use Cases

• Taxonomic classification of planktonic organisms based on high-resolution images.
• Biodiversity assessment in the East Australian Current system based on plankton community data.
• Ecological research on plankton distribution and interactions using imaged samples.
• Training and validation of machine learning models for plankton image recognition.

Strengths

• Images are described as high-resolution, suggesting detailed visual data.
• Data collection is tied to a specific research voyage (IN2023_V06) with defined dates and leadership.
• The dataset is described as dynamic and undergoing ongoing validation, implying active maintenance.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The description notes inconsistencies in classification accuracy, particularly within the Radiozoa group.

Provenance

Source

Marine National Facility (MNF) RV Investigator voyage IN2023_V06, supported by CSIRO.

Collection Method

Water samples collected using Niskin bottles and processed with a PlanktoScope imaging system.

Time Range

October 9 to November 2, 2023 (AEST).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-18 18:01:36.171480; freshness should be verified.

Geography

East Australian Current System, departing from and returning to Sydney.