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  • Marine Biology
  • Optical Engineering
  • Image Processing

Background:

  • Underwater imaging of zooplankton is crucial for ecological monitoring.
  • Existing systems often face challenges with cost, power consumption, and image quality.
  • Dark-field imaging is effective for reducing noise in underwater environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a cost-effective, low-power underwater microscopic imaging system for real-time, high-resolution zooplankton capture.
  • To optimize illumination for underwater zooplankton imaging using a novel LED array configuration.
  • To enable accurate segmentation and measurement of zooplankton using image processing.

Main Methods:

  • Dark-field imaging technique was employed to minimize backscattering and noise.
  • A novel illumination optimization scheme for a light-emitting diode (LED) array was developed.
  • A multiple objective genetic algorithm was used to determine the optimal LED array placement for homogeneous irradiance.
  • The system was tested using *Daphnia magna* under laboratory conditions.

Main Results:

  • The developed imaging system achieved a maximal field of view of 16 mm × 13 mm and an optical resolution of 15 μm.
  • High-resolution and high-definition images of *Daphnia* were successfully captured.
  • *Daphnia* individuals were accurately segmented, and their geometrical characteristics were measured using image processing algorithms.

Conclusions:

  • A cost-effective and low-power underwater microscopic imaging system for zooplankton has been successfully developed.
  • The optimized LED illumination configuration significantly enhances image quality and measurement accuracy.
  • This system offers a promising solution for reducing costs in long-term in situ monitoring of zooplankton populations and their physiological states.