EyeOnWater training dataset for assessing the inclusion of water images

Training dataset The EyeOnWater app is designed to assess the ocean's water quality using images captured by regular citizens. In order to have an extra helping hand in determining whether an image meets the criteria for inclusion in the app, the YOLOv8 model for image classification is employed. With the help of this model all uploaded pictures are assessed. If the model deems a water image unsuitable, it is excluded from the app's online database. In order to train this model a training dataset containing a large pool of different images is required. The dataset contains a total of 13,766 images, categorized into three distinct classes: “water_good,” “water_bad,” and “other.” The “water_good” class includes images that meet the requirements of EyeOnWater. The “water_bad” class comprises images of water that do not fulfill these requirements. Finally, the “other” class consists of miscellaneous images that users submitted, which do not depict water. This categorization enables precise filtering and analysis of images relevant to water quality assessment.