IN2023_V06: Plankton Images from the East Australian Current System

Marine plankton images collected in the East Australian Current System between October 9 and November 2, 2023. The dataset comprises high-resolution images from water samples processed with a PlanktoScope system, hosted on the EcoTaxa platform. Data collection was led by Chief Scientist Prof. Moninya Roughan and supported by the CSIRO Marine National Facility.

Use Cases

• Taxonomic classification of planktonic organisms based on high-resolution images.
• Biodiversity assessment of marine ecosystems based on plankton community data.
• Ecological research on the East Australian Current System based on spatially and temporally referenced samples.
• Validation and training of image recognition models based on a dataset undergoing active quality improvement.

Strengths

• Images are described as high-resolution, supporting detailed visual analysis.
• Data collection is tied to a specific, well-documented research voyage (IN2023_V06) with named principal scientists.
• The dataset is described as a 'living' dataset with ongoing validation efforts to improve classification accuracy.

Limitations

• The number of images and rows 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, particularly within the Radiozoa group.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network, collected via the CSIRO Marine National Facility RV Investigator.

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 2026-06-17 02:14:46.440866; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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