RV Investigator Voyage IN2023_V06 Plankton Images from the East Australian Current

High-resolution plankton images collected from the East Australian Current System between October 9 and November 2, 2023. The dataset is hosted on the EcoTaxa platform and was generated from water samples processed with a PlanktoScope imaging system. 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 composition.
• Ecological research on the East Australian Current System based on spatially and temporally referenced plankton samples.

Strengths

• Images are described as high-resolution, supporting detailed analysis.
• The dataset is described as dynamic and undergoing ongoing validation to improve classification accuracy.
• Data collection is associated with a specific research voyage (IN2023_V06) led by named scientists.

Limitations

• The number of images and dataset size are 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

Australian Ocean Data Network via data_gov_au.

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 2026-06-23 03:58:14.474982; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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