ShrimpDiseaseBD: An image dataset for detecting shrimp diseases in the aquaculture sector of Bangladesh

Shrimp farming is a significant contributor to Bangladesh's economy, providing livelihoods for millions of people in coastal areas. However, the shrimp industry faces challenges from prevalent shrimp diseases, which can disrupt the economy and harm the environment. Detecting these diseases early and effectively is crucial. To address this concern, a dataset has been developed containing images of healthy and diseased shrimp of different types. The images were collected from local shrimp farms under expert supervision using high-quality smartphone cameras. The dataset includes 1149 original images, with diseased shrimp images annotated to improve detection capabilities. This dataset is expected to be valuable for detecting shrimp diseases with precision and timing and is likely to encourage research and practical applications in automated shrimp health monitoring. It will also be a valuable resource for computer vision and aquaculture researchers.