Environments,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 3 - 3
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
This
study
investigates
underwater
debris
in
a
freshwater
lake
using
remotely
operated
vehicles
(ROVs)
during
two
distinct
survey
periods:
2019
and
2024.
The
primary
objective
was
to
count
document
visible
(metal
plastic)
on
the
lakebed
based
ROV
video
recordings.
A
total
of
356
items
were
observed
2019,
while
only
39
recorded
notable
decrease
visibility
2024
is
likely
attributed
dense
algal
growth
months,
which
hindered
visual
identification
objects
lakebed.
highlights
challenges
monitoring
systems,
particularly
periods
high
activity,
can
significantly
impact
detection
efforts.
While
ROVs
have
proven
effective
identifying
submerged
clear
water,
this
research
underscores
their
limitations
under
reduced
conditions
caused
by
blooms,
turbidity
diminishing
quality.
results
provide
valuable
insights
into
temporal
variation
contribute
ongoing
efforts
improve
techniques.
