Abstract
Underwater object detection is essential for the advancement of automated aquaculture operations. Addressing the challenges of low detection accuracy and insufficient generalization capabilities for underwater targets, this paper focuses on the development of a novel detection method tailored to such environments. We introduce the RTL-YOLOv8n model, specifically designed to enhance the precision and efficiency of detecting objects underwater. This model incorporates advanced feature-extraction mechanisms—RetBlock and triplet attention—that significantly improve its ability to discern fine details amidst complex underwater scenes. Additionally, the model employs a lightweight coupled detection head (LCD-Head), which reduces its computational requirements by 31.6% compared to the conventional YOLOv8n, without sacrificing performance. Enhanced by the Focaler–MPDIoU loss function, RTL-YOLOv8n demonstrates superior capability in detecting challenging targets, showing a 1.5% increase in mAP@0.5 and a 5.2% improvement in precision over previous models. These results not only confirm the effectiveness of RTL-YOLOv8n in complex underwater environments but also highlight its potential applicability in other settings requiring efficient and precise object detection. This research provides valuable insights into the development of aquatic life detection and contributes to the field of smart aquatic monitoring systems.
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