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

High-resolution plankton images were collected from water samples using Niskin bottles and a PlanktoScope imaging system during the RV Investigator voyage IN2023_V06 between October 9 and November 2, 2023. The dataset, hosted on EcoTaxa, is a dynamic collection undergoing ongoing validation and expansion, with classification efforts focusing on the Radiozoa group. Data collection was led by Chief Scientist Prof. Moninya Roughan and supported by the CSIRO Marine National Facility.

Use Cases

• Training image classification models for plankton species based on high-resolution images.
• Assessing marine biodiversity and ecological patterns based on plankton community data.
• Conducting taxonomic validation and research, particularly within the Radiozoa group.
• Studying the impacts of eddy interactions in the East Australian Current system using plankton as indicators.

Strengths

• Images are described as high-resolution, supporting detailed taxonomic analysis.
• Data collection is tied to a specific research voyage (IN2023_V06) with clear temporal bounds (October 9 to November 2, 2023).
• The dataset is described as dynamic and 'living', with ongoing validation to improve classification accuracy.

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, particularly within the Radiozoa group.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network, collected by Dr. Alice Della Penna and Dr. Alexandre Lheriau-Nice.

Collection Method

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

Time Range

October 9 to November 2, 2023 (AEST).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 18:32:10.098296; freshness should be verified.

Geography

East Australian Current system, voyage departed from and returned to Sydney.