4.11.2.9.1 Image Enhancement for Underwater Images

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Image Enhancement. Underwater. 2507

See also Color Transfer, Color Enhancement, Color Correction. For general enhancement:
See also Image Enhancement and Display.
See also Low Light Color Enhancement.

Chiang, J.Y.[John Y.], Chen, Y.C.[Ying-Ching],
Underwater Image Enhancement by Wavelength Compensation and Dehazing,
IP(21), No. 4, April 2012, pp. 1756-1769.
IEEE DOI 1204
BibRef

Chiang, J.Y.[John Y.], Chen, Y.C.[Ying-Ching], Chen, Y.F.[Yung-Fu],
Underwater Image Enhancement: Using Wavelength Compensation and Image Dehazing (WCID),
ACIVS11(372-383).
Springer DOI 1108
BibRef

Li, C.Y., Guo, J.C., Cong, R.M., Pang, Y.W., Wang, B.,
Underwater Image Enhancement by Dehazing With Minimum Information Loss and Histogram Distribution Prior,
IP(25), No. 12, December 2016, pp. 5664-5677.
IEEE DOI 1612
geophysical image processing BibRef

Park, D.[Dubok], Han, D.K.[David K.], Ko, H.S.[Han-Seok],
Enhancing Underwater Color Images via Optical Imaging Model and Non-Local Means Denoising,
IEICE(E100-D), No. 7, July 2017, pp. 1475-1483.
WWW Link. 1708
BibRef

Ancuti, C.O.[Codruta O.], Ancuti, C.[Cosmin], de Vleeschouwer, C.[Christophe], Bekaert, P.[Philippe],
Color Balance and Fusion for Underwater Image Enhancement,
IP(27), No. 1, January 2018, pp. 379-393.
IEEE DOI 1712
cameras, image colour analysis, image denoising, image enhancement, image fusion, image restoration, image segmentation, white-balancing
See also Single Image Dehazing by Multi-Scale Fusion.
See also Single-Scale Fusion: An Effective Approach to Merging Images. BibRef

Ancuti, C.[Cosmin], Ancuti, C.O.[Codruta Orniana], Haber, T.[Tom], Bekaert, P.[Philippe],
Enhancing underwater images and videos by fusion,
CVPR12(81-88).
IEEE DOI 1208
BibRef
Earlier: A2, A1, A3, A4:
Fusion-based restoration of the underwater images,
ICIP11(1557-1560).
IEEE DOI 1201
BibRef

Ancuti, C.O.[Codruta O.], Ancuti, C.[Cosmin], de Vleeschouwer, C., Garcia, R., Bovik, A.C.,
Multi-scale underwater descattering,
ICPR16(4202-4207)
IEEE DOI 1705
Estimation, Image color analysis, Image restoration, Lighting, Mathematical model, Optical imaging, Optical, scattering BibRef

Ancuti, C.O.[Codruta O.], Ancuti, C.[Cosmin], de Vleeschouwer, C., Garcia, R.,
Locally Adaptive Color Correction for Underwater Image Dehazing and Matching,
NTIRE17(997-1005)
IEEE DOI 1709
Attenuation, Channel estimation, Image color analysis, Image restoration, Light sources, Lighting BibRef

Hou, G.J.[Guo-Jia], Pan, Z.K.[Zhen-Kuan], Huang, B.X.[Bao-Xiang], Wang, G.D.[Guo-Dong], Luan, X.[Xin],
Hue preserving-based approach for underwater colour image enhancement,
IET-IPR(12), No. 2, February 2018, pp. 292-298.
DOI Link 1801
BibRef

Mangeruga, M.[Marino], Bruno, F.[Fabio], Cozza, M.[Marco], Agrafiotis, P.[Panagiotis], Skarlatos, D.[Dimitrios],
Guidelines for Underwater Image Enhancement Based on Benchmarking of Different Methods,
RS(10), No. 10, 2018, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 1811
BibRef

Sun, X.[Xin], Liu, L.P.[Li-Peng], Li, Q.[Qiong], Dong, J.Y.[Jun-Yu], Lima, E.[Estanislau], Yin, R.Y.[Rui-Ying],
Deep pixel-to-pixel network for underwater image enhancement and restoration,
IET-IPR(13), No. 3, February 2019, pp. 469-474.
DOI Link 1903
BibRef

Tang, C.[Chong], von Lukas, U.F.[Uwe Freiherr], Vahl, M.[Matthias], Wang, S.[Shuo], Wang, Y.[Yu], Tan, M.[Min],
Efficient underwater image and video enhancement based on Retinex,
SIViP(13), No. 5, July 2019, pp. 1011-1018.
Springer DOI 1906
BibRef

Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi], Anwar, S.[Saeed], Porikli, F.M.[Fatih M.],
Underwater scene prior inspired deep underwater image and video enhancement,
PR(98), 2020, pp. 107038.
Elsevier DOI 1911
Underwater image and video enhancement and restoration, Underwater image synthesis, Deep learning BibRef

Anwar, S.[Saeed], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi],
Diving deeper into underwater image enhancement: A survey,
SP:IC(89), 2020, pp. 115978.
Elsevier DOI 2010
Survey, Underwater Images. Underwater image enhancement, Deep learning, Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), Survey BibRef

Mandal, S., Rajagopalan, A.N.,
Local Proximity for Enhanced Visibility in Haze,
IP(29), 2020, pp. 2478-2491.
IEEE DOI 2001
Dehazing, contrast enhancement, patch similarity, underwater BibRef

Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian], Wu, J.[Jiamin], Porikli, F.M.[Fatih M.], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi],
Underwater Image Enhancement With Hyper-Laplacian Reflectance Priors,
IP(31), 2022, pp. 5442-5455.
IEEE DOI 2208
Image color analysis, Lighting, Image enhancement, Laplace equations, Scattering, Optimization, Estimation, alternative optimization BibRef

Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian],
Retinex Underwater Image Enhancement With Multiorder Gradient Priors,
ICIP21(1709-1713)
IEEE DOI 2201
Reflectivity, Image color analysis, Piecewise linear approximation, Noise reduction, Lighting, Imaging, alternative optimization BibRef

Purohit, K.[Kuldeep], Mandal, S.[Srimanta], Rajagopalan, A.N.,
Multilevel weighted enhancement for underwater image dehazing,
JOSA-A(36), No. 6, June 2019, pp. 1098-1108.
DOI Link 1912
Attenuation coefficient, Forward scattering, Image processing, Image quality, Light transmission, Underwater imaging BibRef

Yang, M.[Miao], Hu, K.[Ke], Du, Y.X.[Yi-Xiang], Wei, Z.Q.[Zhi-Qiang], Sheng, Z.B.[Zhi-Bin], Hu, J.T.[Jin-Tong],
Underwater Image Enhancement Based on Conditional Generative Adversarial Network,
SP:IC(81), 2020, pp. 115723.
Elsevier DOI 1912
Underwater image enhancement, Conditional generative adversarial networks, Deep learning BibRef

Fu, X.Y.[Xue-Yang], Cao, X.Y.[Xiang-Yong],
Underwater image enhancement with global-local networks and compressed-histogram equalization,
SP:IC(86), 2020, pp. 115892.
Elsevier DOI 2006
Underwater image, Deep learning, Image enhancement, CNNs BibRef

Li, Y.[Yang], Chen, R.[Rong],
SE-RWNN: an synergistic evolution and randomly wired neural network-based model for adaptive underwater image enhancement,
IET-IPR(14), No. 16, 19 December 2020, pp. 4349-4358.
DOI Link 2103
BibRef

Xue, X.W.[Xin-Wei], Hao, Z.H.[Zhen-Hua], Ma, L.[Long], Wang, Y.[Yi], Liu, R.S.[Ri-Sheng],
Joint Luminance and Chrominance Learning for Underwater Image Enhancement,
SPLetters(28), 2021, pp. 818-822.
IEEE DOI 2105
BibRef

Hou, M.J.[Min-Jun], Liu, R.S.[Ri-Sheng], Fan, X.[Xin], Luo, Z.X.[Zhong-Xuan],
Joint Residual Learning for Underwater Image Enhancement,
ICIP18(4043-4047)
IEEE DOI 1809
Image color analysis, Training, Image quality, Attenuation, Convolution, Image enhancement, Task analysis, illumination balance BibRef

Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi], Anwar, S.[Saeed], Hou, J.H.[Jun-Hui], Cong, R.M.[Run-Min], Guo, C.[Chunle], Ren, W.Q.[Wen-Qi],
Underwater Image Enhancement via Medium Transmission-Guided Multi-Color Space Embedding,
IP(30), 2021, pp. 4985-5000.
IEEE DOI 2106
Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Imaging, Visualization, Decoding, Feature extraction, Scattering, Underwater imaging, scattering removal BibRef

Yang, X.[Xi], Li, H.[Hui], Chen, R.[Rong],
Underwater image enhancement with image colorfulness measure,
SP:IC(95), 2021, pp. 116225.
Elsevier DOI 2106
Deep learning, Underwater enhancement BibRef

Li, H.Y.[Han-Yu], Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian],
DewaterNet: A fusion adversarial real underwater image enhancement network,
SP:IC(95), 2021, pp. 116248.
Elsevier DOI 2106
Real underwater image enhancement, Generative adversarial network, Benchmark dataset, Deep learning BibRef

Wang, Y.D.[Yu-Dong], Guo, J.C.[Ji-Chang], Gao, H.[Huan], Yue, H.[Huihui],
UIEC^2-Net: CNN-based underwater image enhancement using two color space,
SP:IC(96), 2021, pp. 116250.
Elsevier DOI 2106
Underwater image enhancement, HSV color space, Deep learning BibRef

Li, Y.[Yang], Chen, R.[Rong],
UDA-Net: Densely attention network for underwater image enhancement,
IET-IPR(15), No. 3, 2021, pp. 774-785.
DOI Link 2106
BibRef

Zhang, H.Q.[Hui-Qing], Sun, L.[Luyu], Wu, L.F.[Li-Fang], Gu, K.[Ke],
DuGAN: An effective framework for underwater image enhancement,
IET-IPR(15), No. 9, 2021, pp. 2010-2019.
DOI Link 2106
BibRef

Zhu, D.[Daqi], Liu, Z.Q.[Zhi-Qiang], Zhang, Y.M.[You-Min],
Underwater image enhancement based on colour correction and fusion,
IET-IPR(15), No. 11, 2021, pp. 2591-2603.
DOI Link 2108
BibRef

Yuan, J.Y.[Jie-Yu], Cao, W.[Wei], Cai, Z.C.[Zhan-Chuan], Su, B.H.[Bing-Hua],
An Underwater Image Vision Enhancement Algorithm Based on Contour Bougie Morphology,
GeoRS(59), No. 10, October 2021, pp. 8117-8128.
IEEE DOI 2109
Image color analysis, Scattering, Image enhancement, Morphology, Degradation, Image quality, Optical imaging, Contrast enhancement, underwater image BibRef

Jiang, Q.[Qun], Zhang, Y.F.[Yun-Feng], Bao, F.X.[Fang-Xun], Zhao, X.Y.[Xiu-Yang], Zhang, C.M.[Cai-Ming], Liu, P.[Peide],
Two-step domain adaptation for underwater image enhancement,
PR(122), 2022, pp. 108324.
Elsevier DOI 2112
Underwater image enhancement, Transfer learning, Domain adaptation, Cycle-consistent adversarial network BibRef

Hu, J.K.[Jun-Kang], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping], Cong, R.M.[Run-Min], Gao, W.[Wei], Shao, F.[Feng],
Two-Branch Deep Neural Network for Underwater Image Enhancement in HSV Color Space,
SPLetters(28), 2021, pp. 2152-2156.
IEEE DOI 2112
Image color analysis, Degradation, Deep learning, Image enhancement, Training, Generators, convolutional neural network BibRef

Huang, Z.X.[Zhi-Xiong], Li, J.J.[Jin-Jiang], Hua, Z.[Zhen],
Underwater Image Enhancement via LBP-Based Attention Residual Network,
IET-IPR(16), No. 1, 2022, pp. 158-175.
DOI Link 2112

See also Attention-Based Dual-Color Space Fusion Network for Low-Light Image Enhancement. BibRef

Mathur, M.[Monika], Goel, N.[Nidhi],
Enhancement algorithm for high visibility of underwater images,
IET-IPR(16), No. 4, 2022, pp. 1067-1082.
DOI Link 2203
BibRef

Qi, Q.[Qi], Zhang, Y.C.[Yong-Chang], Tian, F.[Fei], Wu, Q.M.J.[Q. M. Jonathan], Li, K.Q.[Kun-Qian], Luan, X.[Xin], Song, D.L.[Da-Lei],
Underwater Image Co-Enhancement With Correlation Feature Matching and Joint Learning,
CirSysVideo(32), No. 3, March 2022, pp. 1133-1147.
IEEE DOI 2203
Image enhancement, Correlation, Task analysis, Degradation, Deep learning, Visualization, Underwater image enhancement, correlation feature matching BibRef

Yang, H.[Hua], Tian, F.[Fei], Qi, Q.[Qi], Wu, Q.M.J.[Q. M. Jonathan], Li, K.[Kunqian],
Underwater image enhancement with latent consistency learning-based color transfer,
IET-IPR(16), No. 6, 2022, pp. 1594-1612.
DOI Link 2204
BibRef

Li, K.Q.[Kun-Qian], Fan, H.T.[Hong-Tao], Qi, Q.[Qi], Yan, C.[Chi], Sun, K.[Kun], Wu, Q.M.J.[Q. M. Jonathan],
TCTL-Net: Template-Free Color Transfer Learning for Self-Attention Driven Underwater Image Enhancement,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 6, June 2024, pp. 4682-4697.
IEEE DOI Code:
HTML Version. 2406
Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Visualization, Training, Image resolution, Degradation, Task analysis, differentiated enhancement BibRef

Yan, X.H.[Xiao-Hong], Wang, G.X.[Guang-Xin], Wang, G.Y.[Guang-Yuan], Wang, Y.F.[Ya-Fei], Fu, X.P.[Xian-Ping],
A novel biologically-inspired method for underwater image enhancement,
SP:IC(104), 2022, pp. 116670.
Elsevier DOI 2204
Underwater image, Biological vision, Color constancy, Luminance adaptation BibRef

Wang, L.[Li], Xu, L.Z.[Li-Zhong], Tian, W.[Wei], Zhang, Y.F.[Yun-Fei], Feng, H.[Hui], Chen, Z.[Zhe],
Underwater image super-resolution and enhancement via progressive frequency-interleaved network,
JVCIR(86), 2022, pp. 103545.
Elsevier DOI 2206
Underwater image, Super-resolution, Enhancement, Deep learning, Frequency domain BibRef

Sun, K.C.[Kai-Chuan], Meng, F.[Fei], Tian, Y.[Yubo],
Progressive multi-branch embedding fusion network for underwater image enhancement,
JVCIR(87), 2022, pp. 103587.
Elsevier DOI 2208
Underwater image enhancement, Marine snow removal, Multi-branch embedding fusion, Multi-stage framework BibRef

Song, H.J.[Hua-Jun], Chang, L.[Laibin], Chen, Z.W.[Zi-Wei], Ren, P.[Peng],
Enhancement-Registration-Homogenization (ERH): A Comprehensive Underwater Visual Reconstruction Paradigm,
PAMI(44), No. 10, October 2022, pp. 6953-6967.
IEEE DOI 2209
Image color analysis, Image reconstruction, Visualization, Nonhomogeneous media, Image restoration, Image fusion, underwater image reconstruction BibRef

Lin, P.[Peng], Wang, Y.F.[Ya-Fei], Wang, G.Y.[Guang-Yuan], Yan, X.H.[Xiao-Hong], Jiang, G.Q.[Guang-Qi], Fu, X.P.[Xian-Ping],
Conditional generative adversarial network with dual-branch progressive generator for underwater image enhancement,
SP:IC(108), 2022, pp. 116805.
Elsevier DOI 2209
Underwater image enhancement, Progressive enhancement, Dual-branch generator, Deep learning BibRef

Jiang, N.F.[Nan-Feng], Chen, W.L.[Wei-Ling], Lin, Y.T.[Yu-Ting], Zhao, T.S.[Tie-Song], Lin, C.W.[Chia-Wen],
Underwater Image Enhancement With Lightweight Cascaded Network,
MultMed(24), 2022, pp. 4301-4313.
IEEE DOI 2210
Image color analysis, Task analysis, Visualization, Physics, Mathematical models, Complexity theory, Laplace equations, oceanic image processing BibRef

Shi, Z.H.[Zheng-Hao], Wang, Y.L.[Yong-Li], Zhou, Z.[Zhaorun], Ren, W.Q.[Wen-Qi],
Integrating deep learning and traditional image enhancement techniques for underwater image enhancement,
IET-IPR(16), No. 13, 2022, pp. 3471-3484.
DOI Link 2210
BibRef

Xue, X.W.[Xin-Wei], Li, Z.X.[Ze-Xuanxo], Ma, L.[Long], Jia, Q.[Qi], Liu, R.S.[Ri-Sheng], Fan, X.[Xin],
Investigating intrinsic degradation factors by multi-branch aggregation for real-world underwater image enhancement,
PR(133), 2023, pp. 109041.
Elsevier DOI 2210
Underwater image enhancement, Multi-branch learning, Real-world underwater images, Comprehensive evaluation BibRef

Wu, J.J.[Jun-Jun], Liu, X.L.[Xi-Lin], Lu, Q.H.[Qing-Hua], Lin, Z.[Zeqin], Qin, N.[Ningwei], Shi, Q.W.[Qing-Wu],
FW-GAN: Underwater image enhancement using generative adversarial network with multi-scale fusion,
SP:IC(109), 2022, pp. 116855.
Elsevier DOI 2210
Underwater robot, Image enhancement, Generative adversarial network, Generalization capability, Deep learning BibRef

Qi, Q.[Qi], Li, K.[Kunqian], Zheng, H.Y.[Hai-Yong], Gao, X.[Xiang], Hou, G.J.[Guo-Jia], Sun, K.[Kun],
SGUIE-Net: Semantic Attention Guided Underwater Image Enhancement With Multi-Scale Perception,
IP(31), 2022, pp. 6816-6830.
IEEE DOI 2211
Semantics, Image enhancement, Task analysis, Feature extraction, Training, Degradation, Visualization, Underwater image enhancement, SUIM-E dataset BibRef

Li, F.[Fei], Zheng, J.B.[Jiang-Bin], Zhang, Y.F.[Yuan-Fang], Jia, W.J.[Wen-Jing], Wei, Q.[Qianru], He, X.J.[Xiang-Jian],
Cross-domain learning for underwater image enhancement,
SP:IC(110), 2023, pp. 116890.
Elsevier DOI 2212
Unsupervised learning, Underwater image enhancement, GAN, Loss function BibRef

Wang, H.[Hao], Sun, S.X.[Shi-Xin], Ren, P.[Peng],
Meta underwater camera: A smart protocol for underwater image enhancement,
PandRS(195), 2023, pp. 462-481.
Elsevier DOI 2301
Meta underwater camera, Underwater image enhancement, Smart protocol, Reinforcement learning BibRef

Chang, L.[Laibin], Song, H.J.[Hua-Jun], Li, M.J.[Ming-Jie], Xiang, M.[Ming],
UIDEF: A real-world underwater image dataset and a color-contrast complementary image enhancement framework,
PandRS(196), 2023, pp. 415-428.
Elsevier DOI 2302
Underwater image enhancement, Real-world underwater dataset, Adaptive color balance, Multi-scale weighted fusion, Visual reconstruction BibRef

Wang, Z.Y.[Zheng-Yong], Shen, L.Q.[Li-Quan], Xu, M.[Mai], Yu, M.[Mei], Wang, K.[Kun], Lin, Y.F.[Yu-Fei],
Domain Adaptation for Underwater Image Enhancement,
IP(32), 2023, pp. 1442-1457.
IEEE DOI 2303
Image enhancement, Image color analysis, Adaptation models, Synthetic data, Data models, Training, Degradation, rank-based underwater image quality assessment BibRef

Kang, Y.Z.[Yao-Zu], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi], Ren, W.Q.[Wen-Qi], Liu, H.T.[Han-Tao], Wang, P.J.[Peng-Jun],
A Perception-Aware Decomposition and Fusion Framework for Underwater Image Enhancement,
CirSysVideo(33), No. 3, March 2023, pp. 988-1002.
IEEE DOI 2303
Visualization, Image color analysis, Image reconstruction, Image enhancement, Fuses, Task analysis, Image quality, image fusion BibRef

Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Zhou, L.[Ling], Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian], Li, G.[Guohou], Pan, X.P.[Xi-Peng], Zhao, W.[Wenyi], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi],
Underwater Image Enhancement via Weighted Wavelet Visual Perception Fusion,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 4, April 2024, pp. 2469-2483.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2404
Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Image restoration, Attenuation, Visual perception, Distortion, Degradation, underwater imaging BibRef

Zheng, Y.C.[Yu-Chao], Lu, H.M.[Hui-Min], Wang, J.Y.[Jing-Yi], Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Guizani, M.[Mohsen],
High-Turbidity Underwater Image Enhancement via Turbidity Suppression Fusion,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 4, April 2025, pp. 3527-3540.
IEEE DOI 2504
Image color analysis, Turbidity, Imaging, Image restoration, Histograms, Adaptation models, Computational modeling, contrast enhancement BibRef

Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Liu, Q.M.[Qing-Min], Feng, Y.K.[Yi-Kun], Cai, L.[Lei], Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian],
Underwater Image Enhancement via Principal Component Fusion of Foreground and Background,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 11, November 2024, pp. 10930-10943.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2412
Image color analysis, Principal component analysis, Imaging, Visual perception, principal component fusion BibRef

Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Liu, Q.M.[Qing-Min], Lu, H.M.[Hui-Min], Wang, J.P.[Jian-Ping], Liang, J.[Jing],
Underwater Image Enhancement via Wavelet Decomposition Fusion of Advantage Contrast,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 8, August 2025, pp. 7807-7820.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2508
Image color analysis, Circuits and systems, Degradation, Image restoration, Image enhancement, Lighting, Attenuation, wavelet decomposition fusion BibRef

Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Dong, L.L.[Li-Li], Zhang, T.[Tong], Xu, W.H.[Wen-Hai],
Enhancing underwater image via color correction and Bi-interval contrast enhancement,
SP:IC(90), 2021, pp. 116030.
Elsevier DOI 2012
Underwater image enhancement, Color correctio, Contrast enhancement, Enhancing details BibRef

Zhang, W.B.[Wei-Bo], Wang, H.[Hao], Ren, P.[Peng], Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong],
MACT: Underwater image color correction via Minimally Attenuated Channel Transfer,
PRL(187), 2025, pp. 28-34.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2501
Minimally attenuated channel transfer, Color distortion, Underwater image enhancement, Linear stretching BibRef

Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian], Sun, H.H.[Hai-Han], Li, G.[Guohou], Kwong, S.[Sam], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi],
Underwater Image Enhancement via Minimal Color Loss and Locally Adaptive Contrast Enhancement,
IP(31), 2022, pp. 3997-4010.
IEEE DOI 2206
Image color analysis, Attenuation, Imaging, Channel estimation, Image enhancement, Degradation, Learning systems, underwater imaging BibRef

Liang, Z.[Zheng], Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Ruan, R.[Rui], Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian], Xie, X.[Xiwang], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi],
Underwater Image Quality Improvement via Color, Detail, and Contrast Restoration,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 3, March 2024, pp. 1726-1742.
IEEE DOI 2403
Image restoration, Image color analysis, Backscatter, Image enhancement, Channel estimation, Estimation, Attenuation, backscatter light removal BibRef

Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Jin, S.L.[Song-Lin], Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian], Liang, Z.[Zheng], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi],
Underwater Image Enhancement via Piecewise Color Correction and Dual Prior Optimized Contrast Enhancement,
SPLetters(30), 2023, pp. 229-233.
IEEE DOI 2303
Image color analysis, Degradation, Image quality, Gray-scale, Training data, Measurement, Serious quality degradation, layer decomposition BibRef

Dong, L.L.[Li-Li], Zhang, W.D.[Wei-Dong], Xu, W.H.[Wen-Hai],
Underwater image enhancement via integrated RGB and LAB color models,
SP:IC(104), 2022, pp. 116684.
Elsevier DOI 2204
Underwater image color shift, Color correction, Local enhancement, Gain equalization BibRef

Mu, D.L.[De-Lang], Li, H.[Heng], Liu, H.[Hui], Dong, L.[Ling], Zhang, G.Y.[Guo-Yin],
Underwater Image Enhancement Using a Mixed Generative Adversarial Network,
IET-IPR(17), No. 4, 2023, pp. 1149-1160.
DOI Link 2303
generative adversarial network, underwater images, visual perception enhancement BibRef

Peng, L.T.[Lin-Tao], Zhu, C.L.[Chun-Li], Bian, L.H.[Li-Heng],
U-Shape Transformer for Underwater Image Enhancement,
IP(32), 2023, pp. 3066-3079.
IEEE DOI 2306
BibRef
Earlier: AIM22(290-307).
Springer DOI 2304
Image color analysis, Visualization, Imaging, Circuit faults, Attenuation, Transformers, Task analysis, underwater image dataset BibRef

Hao, X.[Xuyan], Liu, L.X.[Li-Xin],
DGC-UWnet: Underwater image enhancement based on computation-efficient convolution and channel shuffle,
IET-IPR(17), No. 7, 2023, pp. 2158-2167.
DOI Link 2305
image enhancement, image processing BibRef

Li, K.Q.[Kun-Qian], Wu, L.[Li], Qi, Q.[Qi], Liu, W.J.[Wen-Jie], Gao, X.[Xiang], Zhou, L.Q.[Li-Qin], Song, D.L.[Da-Lei],
Beyond Single Reference for Training: Underwater Image Enhancement via Comparative Learning,
CirSysVideo(33), No. 6, June 2023, pp. 2561-2576.
IEEE DOI 2306
Training, Image enhancement, Visualization, Task analysis, Generators, Deep learning, Oceans, Underwater image enhancement, blind image quality assessment BibRef

Wang, N.[Ning], Chen, T.[Tingkai], Kong, X.J.[Xiang-Jun], Chen, Y.Z.[Yan-Zheng], Wang, R.F.[Rong-Feng], Gong, Y.J.[Yong-Jun], Song, S.[Shiji],
Underwater Attentional Generative Adversarial Networks for Image Enhancement,
HMS(53), No. 3, June 2023, pp. 490-500.
IEEE DOI 2306
Image restoration, Image color analysis, Feature extraction, Task analysis, Image enhancement, Man-machine systems, underwater image enhancement (UIE) BibRef

Honnutagi, P.[Pooja], Laitha, Y.S., Mytri, V.D.,
Underwater Video Enhancement Using Manta Ray Foraging Lion Optimization-Based Fusion Convolutional Neural Network,
IJIG(23), No. 4 2023, pp. 2350031.
DOI Link 2308
BibRef

Wang, Q.[Qiang], Fu, B.[Bo], Fan, H.J.[Hui-Jie],
Underwater image enhancement via a channel-wise transmission estimation network,
IET-IPR(17), No. 10, 2023, pp. 2958-2971.
DOI Link 2308
image enhancement, image restoration, image representation BibRef

Li, M.Y.[Meng-Yao], Wang, K.[Kun], Shen, L.Q.[Li-Quan], Lin, Y.F.[Yu-Fei], Wang, Z.Y.[Zheng-Yong], Zhao, Q.J.[Qi-Jie],
UIALN: Enhancement for Underwater Image With Artificial Light,
CirSysVideo(33), No. 8, August 2023, pp. 3622-3637.
IEEE DOI 2308
Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Lighting, Image restoration, Imaging, Distortion, Training, artificial light BibRef

Cong, R.M.[Run-Min], Yang, W.Y.[Wen-Yu], Zhang, W.[Wei], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi], Guo, C.L.[Chun-Le], Huang, Q.M.[Qing-Ming], Kwong, S.[Sam],
PUGAN: Physical Model-Guided Underwater Image Enhancement Using GAN With Dual-Discriminators,
IP(32), 2023, pp. 4472-4485.
IEEE DOI 2309
BibRef

Nnolim, U.A.[Uche A.],
Fourth-Order Partial Differential Equation Framelet Fusion-Based Colour Correction and Contrast Enhancement for Underwater Images,
IJIG(23), No. 5 2023, pp. 2350044.
DOI Link 2310
BibRef

Cheng, N.[Na], Sun, Z.X.[Zhi-Xuan], Zhu, X.B.[Xuan-Bing], Wang, H.Y.[Hong-Yu],
A transformer-based network for perceptual contrastive underwater image enhancement,
SP:IC(118), 2023, pp. 117032.
Elsevier DOI 2310
Underwater image enhancement, Transformer, Multi-loss function, Contrastive learning BibRef

Lu, S.Q.[Si-Qi], Guan, F.X.[Feng-Xu], Zhang, H.Y.[Han-Yu], Lai, H.T.[Hai-Tao],
Underwater image enhancement method based on denoising diffusion probabilistic model,
JVCIR(96), 2023, pp. 103926.
Elsevier DOI 2310
Denoising diffusion probabilistic model (DDPM), Underwater image enhancement, Deep learning, Underwater image restoration BibRef

Liu, K.[Ke], Liang, Y.Q.[Yong-Quan],
Enhancement method for non-uniform scattering images of turbid underwater based on neural network,
IVC(138), 2023, pp. 104813.
Elsevier DOI 2310
Visual quality enhancement, Underwater optical image, Background light, Convolutional neural network, Image enhancement BibRef

Qiao, N.Z.[Nian-Zu], Sun, J.[Jia], Ge, Q.B.[Quan-Bo], Sun, C.Y.[Chang-Yin],
UIE-FSMC: Underwater Image Enhancement Based on Few-Shot Learning and Multi-Color Space,
CirSysVideo(33), No. 10, October 2023, pp. 5391-5405.
IEEE DOI 2310
BibRef

Ma, H.P.[Hai-Ping], Sun, S.Y.[Sheng-Yi], Ye, S.G.[Seng-Gang], Jiang, Z.H.[Zhe-Heng],
Non-Uniform Illumination Underwater Image Enhancement via Minimum Weighted Error Entropy Loss,
SPLetters(30), 2023, pp. 1187-1191.
IEEE DOI 2310
BibRef

Liu, Q.[Qiong], Zhang, Q.[Qi], Liu, W.[Wei], Chen, W.B.[Wen-Bai], Liu, X.W.[Xin-Wang], Wang, X.K.[Xiang-Ke],
WSDS-GAN: A weak-strong dual supervised learning method for underwater image enhancement,
PR(143), 2023, pp. 109774.
Elsevier DOI 2310
Underwater image enhancement, Two-stage learning, Deep learning, CycleGAN BibRef

Deng, R.[Ruhui], Zhao, L.[Lei], Li, H.[Heng], Liu, H.[Hui],
Cformer: An underwater image enhancement hybrid network combining convolution and transformer,
IET-IPR(17), No. 13, 2023, pp. 3841-3855.
DOI Link 2311
image enhancement, image processing BibRef

Avola, D.[Danilo], Cannistraci, I.[Irene], Cascio, M.[Marco], Cinque, L.[Luigi], Diko, A.[Anxhelo], Distante, D.[Damiano], Foresti, G.L.[Gian Luca], Mecca, A.[Alessio], Scagnetto, I.[Ivan],
Real-time GAN-based Model for Underwater Image Enhancement,
CIAP23(I:412-423).
Springer DOI 2312
BibRef

Tang, Y.H.[Yong-Hua], Liu, X.[Xu], Zhang, Z.P.[Zhi-Peng], Lin, S.[Sen],
Adaptive Underwater Image Enhancement Guided by Generalized Imaging Components,
SPLetters(30), 2023, pp. 1772-1776.
IEEE DOI 2312
BibRef

Xue, X.W.[Xin-Wei], Ma, T.J.[Tian-Jiao], Han, Y.D.[Yi-Dong], Ma, L.[Long], Liu, R.S.[Ri-Sheng],
Learning Deep Scene Curve for Fast and Robust Underwater Image Enhancement,
SPLetters(31), 2024, pp. 6-10.
IEEE DOI 2401
BibRef

Liu, Q.[Qian], He, Z.X.[Zong-Xin], Zhang, D.[Dehuan], Zhang, W.S.[Wei-Shi], Lin, Z.[Zifan], Sohel, F.[Ferdous],
DRC: Chromatic aberration intensity priors for underwater image enhancement,
JVCIR(98), 2024, pp. 104065.
Elsevier DOI 2402
Aquaculture, Underwater image, Image enhancement, Depth estimation, Imaging model BibRef

Hu, S.T.[Shu-Teng], Cheng, Z.[Zheng], Fan, G.D.[Guo-Dong], Gan, M.[Min], Chen, C.L.P.[C.L. Philip],
Texture-aware and color-consistent learning for underwater image enhancement,
JVCIR(98), 2024, pp. 104051.
Elsevier DOI 2402
Underwater image enhancement, Texture-aware, Color-consistent, Feature decoupling BibRef

Song, W.[Wei], Shen, Z.H.[Zhi-Hao], Zhang, M.H.[Ming-Hua], Wang, Y.[Yan], Liotta, A.[Antonio],
A hierarchical probabilistic underwater image enhancement model with reinforcement tuning,
JVCIR(98), 2024, pp. 104052.
Elsevier DOI 2402
Underwater image enhancement, Hierarchical probabilistic model, Underwater environment BibRef

Chaurasia, D.[Dhiraj], Chhikara, P.[Prateek],
Sea-Pix-GAN: Underwater image enhancement using adversarial neural network,
JVCIR(98), 2024, pp. 104021.
Elsevier DOI 2402
Adversarial neural network, Deep learning, Image processing, Underwater imaging BibRef

Wang, H.[Hao], Sun, S.X.[Shi-Xin], Ren, P.[Peng],
Underwater Color Disparities: Cues for Enhancing Underwater Images Toward Natural Color Consistencies,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 2, February 2024, pp. 738-753.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2402
Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Histograms, Adaptation models, Imaging, Technological innovation, Scattering, underwater image enhancement BibRef

Khandouzi, A.[Ali], Ezoji, M.[Mehdi],
Coarse-to-fine underwater image enhancement with lightweight CNN and attention-based refinement,
JVCIR(99), 2024, pp. 104068.
Elsevier DOI 2403
Underwater image enhancement, Deep learning, Image processing, Convolutional neural network, Attention module, Modified histogram equalization BibRef

Zhou, J.J.[Jia-Jia], Zhuang, J.B.[Jun-Bin], Zheng, Y.[Yan], Chang, Y.S.[Ya-Sheng], Mazhar, S.[Suleman],
HIFI-Net: A Novel Network for Enhancement to Underwater Optical Images,
SPLetters(31), 2024, pp. 885-889.
IEEE DOI 2404
Convolution, Wavelet transforms, Kernel, Convolutional neural networks, Frequency-domain analysis, underwater optical image BibRef

Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping], Kang, Y.Z.[Yao-Zu], Wang, Z.H.[Zhi-Hua], Ren, W.Q.[Wen-Qi], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi],
Perception-Driven Deep Underwater Image Enhancement Without Paired Supervision,
MultMed(26), 2024, pp. 4884-4897.
IEEE DOI 2404
Image color analysis, Training, Atmospheric modeling, Generative adversarial networks, Image enhancement, Measurement BibRef

Rao, Y.[Yuan], Liu, W.J.[Wen-Jie], Li, K.[Kunqian], Fan, H.[Hao], Wang, S.[Sen], Dong, J.Y.[Jun-Yu],
Deep Color Compensation for Generalized Underwater Image Enhancement,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 4, April 2024, pp. 2577-2590.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2404
Image color analysis, Visualization, Probabilistic logic, Integrated circuit modeling, Degradation, Channel estimation, visual 3D reconstruction BibRef

Xue, C.[Chang], Liu, Q.Y.[Qing-Yu], Huang, Y.F.[Yi-Fan], Cheng, E.[En], Yuan, F.[Fei],
A Dual-Branch Autoencoder Network for Underwater Low-Light Polarized Image Enhancement,
RS(16), No. 7, 2024, pp. 1134.
DOI Link 2404
BibRef

Ouyang, W.J.[Wen-Jia], Liu, J.[Junnan], Wei, Y.H.[Yan-Hui],
An Underwater Image Enhancement Method Based on Balanced Adaption Compensation,
SPLetters(31), 2024, pp. 1034-1038.
IEEE DOI 2405
Image reconstruction, Attenuation, Semantics, Correlation, Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Optical imaging, underwater image enhancement BibRef

Zhou, J.C.[Jing-Chun], Wang, S.Y.[Shi-Yin], Lin, Z.[Zifan], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping], Sohel, F.[Ferdous],
A Pixel Distribution Remapping and Multi-Prior Retinex Variational Model for Underwater Image Enhancement,
MultMed(26), 2024, pp. 7838-7849.
IEEE DOI 2405
Image color analysis, Lighting, Reflectivity, Attenuation, Brightness, Imaging, Colored noise, Underwater image enhancement, underwater prior knowledge BibRef

Liu, Z.K.[Zhen-Kai], Fu, X.X.[Xin-Xiao], Lin, C.[Chi], Xu, H.Y.[Hai-Yong],
COC-UFGAN: Underwater image enhancement based on color opponent compensation and dual-subnet underwater fusion generative adversarial network,
JVCIR(100), 2024, pp. 104101.
Elsevier DOI 2405
Underwater Image Enhancement, Color Opponent Compensation, Generative Adversarial Network BibRef

Lu, S.Q.[Si-Qi], Guan, F.X.[Feng-Xu], Zhang, H.Y.[Han-Yu], Lai, H.T.[Hai-Tao],
Speed-Up DDPM for Real-Time Underwater Image Enhancement,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 5, May 2024, pp. 3576-3588.
IEEE DOI 2405
Task analysis, Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Noise reduction, Mathematical models, Real-time systems, Lighting, deep learning BibRef

Wang, M.J.[Ming-Jie], Zhang, K.[Keke], Wei, H.A.[Hong-An], Chen, W.L.[Wei-Ling], Zhao, T.S.[Tie-Song],
Underwater image quality optimization: Researches, challenges, and future trends,
IVC(146), 2024, pp. 104995.
Elsevier DOI 2405
Underwater image enhancement, Underwater image restoration, Image quality assessment, Underwater image datasets BibRef

Li, Y.[Yinyi], Shen, L.Q.[Li-Quan], Li, M.Y.[Meng-Yao], Wang, Z.Y.[Zheng-Yong], Zhuang, L.[Lihao],
RUIESR: Realistic Underwater Image Enhancement and Super Resolution,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 6, June 2024, pp. 4713-4728.
IEEE DOI 2406
Degradation, Image color analysis, Superresolution, Task analysis, Image reconstruction, Distortion, Image enhancement, color casts BibRef

Huang, Y.[Yong], Chen, R.[Renzhang],
Scientific mapping and bibliometric analysis of research advancements in underwater image enhancement,
JVCIR(101), 2024, pp. 104166.
Elsevier DOI 2406
Underwater image enhancement, Deep learning, Underwater image restoration, Underwater image fusion, Underwater image denoising BibRef

Ma, L.P.[Lun-Peng], Hong, D.Y.[Dong-Yang], Yin, S.B.[Shi-Bai], Deng, W.Q.[Wan-Qiu], Yang, Y.[Yang], Yang, Y.H.[Yee-Hong],
Convolution-transformer blend pyramid network for underwater image enhancement,
JVCIR(101), 2024, pp. 104163.
Elsevier DOI 2406
Image enhancement, Laplacian pyramid, Convolutional neural network, Transformer, Wavelet transform BibRef

Li, F.[Fei], Zheng, J.B.[Jiang-Bin], Wang, L.[Lu], Wang, S.K.[Sheng-Kang],
Integrating Cross-Domain Feature Representation and Semantic Guidance for Underwater Image Enhancement,
SPLetters(31), 2024, pp. 1511-1515.
IEEE DOI 2406
Semantics, Feature extraction, Image enhancement, Image color analysis, Image restoration, Visualization, underwater image enhancement BibRef

Lu, S.Q.[Si-Qi], Guan, F.X.[Feng-Xu], Lai, H.T.[Hai-Tao],
Underwater image enhancement based on global features and prior distribution guided,
IVC(148), 2024, pp. 105101.
Elsevier DOI 2407
Underwater image enhancement, Global features, Generalization capabilities, Condition variational auto-encoder BibRef

Wang, H.[Hao], Zhang, W.B.[Wei-Bo], Ren, P.[Peng],
Self-organized underwater image enhancement,
PandRS(215), 2024, pp. 1-14.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2408
Self-organized, Underwater image enhancement, Human visual perception, Underwater color prior, Reinforcement learning BibRef

Li, P.T.[Pei-Tong], Chen, J.Y.[Jia-Ying], Cai, C.T.[Cheng-Tao],
Reinforced Res-Unet transformer for underwater image enhancement,
SP:IC(127), 2024, pp. 117154.
Elsevier DOI 2408
Underwater image enhancement, Deep residual network, Convolutional neural network, Vision transformer, Underwater image synthesis BibRef

Zhou, J.C.[Jing-Chun], Chen, S.H.[Shu-Han], Zhang, D.[Dehuan], He, Z.X.[Zong-Xin], Lam, K.M.[Kin-Man], Sohel, F.[Ferdous], Vivone, G.[Gemine],
Adaptive variational decomposition for water-related optical image enhancement,
PandRS(216), 2024, pp. 15-31.
Elsevier DOI 2408
Underwater image, Underwater image enhancement, Backward scattering, Variational method BibRef

Qiao, N.Z.[Nian-Zu], Sun, C.Y.[Chang-Yin], Dong, L.[Lu], Ge, Q.B.[Quan-Bo],
Semi-Supervised Feature Distillation and Unsupervised Domain Adversarial Distillation for Underwater Image Enhancement,
CirSysVideo(34), No. 8, August 2024, pp. 7671-7682.
IEEE DOI 2408
Image enhancement, Knowledge engineering, Training, Image color analysis, Deep learning, Histograms, Degradation, alternate training BibRef

Hao, S.Y.[Shu-Yu], Guo, J.[Jichang], An, G.H.[Guan-Hua], Wang, Y.D.[Yu-Dong],
Underwater image enhancement via multicolor space-guided curve estimation,
JVCIR(103), 2024, pp. 104240.
Elsevier DOI 2409
Underwater image enhancement, Deep learning, Multiple color spaces, Nonlinear mapping BibRef

Chen, B.Y.[Bing-Yuan], Su, J.N.[Jian-Nan], Chen, G.Y.[Guang-Yong], Gan, M.[Min],
FISTA acceleration inspired network design for underwater image enhancement,
JVCIR(103), 2024, pp. 104224.
Elsevier DOI 2409
Underwater image enhancement, FISTA algorithm, Proximal gradient, Deep learning BibRef

Wang, Z.Y.[Zheng-Yong], Shen, L.Q.[Li-Quan], Yu, Y.H.[Yi-Han], Hui, Y.[Yuan],
UIERL: Internal-External Representation Learning Network for Underwater Image Enhancement,
MultMed(26), 2024, pp. 9252-9267.
IEEE DOI 2409
Image enhancement, Representation learning, Task analysis, Visualization, Optical fibers, Image segmentation, underwater image enhancement BibRef

An, S.M.[Shun-Min], Xu, L.H.[Li-Hong], Deng, Z.C.[Zhi-Chao],
FastUNet: Fast hierarchical multi-patch underwater enhancement network for industrial recirculating aquaculture,
PR(157), 2025, pp. 110928.
Elsevier DOI 2409
Recirculating aquaculture, Hierarchical multi-patch, Prior constraint, Underwater enhancement BibRef

An, G.H.[Guan-Hua], He, A.[Ao], Wang, Y.D.[Yu-Dong], Guo, J.C.[Ji-Chang],
UWMamba: UnderWater Image Enhancement With State Space Model,
SPLetters(31), 2024, pp. 2725-2729.
IEEE DOI 2410
Convolution, Feature extraction, Image enhancement, Visualization, Image color analysis, Fuses, Computational modeling, underwater image enhancement BibRef

Zhou, J.C.[Jing-Chun], Sun, J.M.[Jia-Ming], Li, C.Y.[Chong-Yi], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping], Zhou, M.[Man], Lam, K.M.[Kin-Man], Zhang, W.S.[Wei-Shi], Fu, X.P.[Xian-Ping],
HCLR-Net: Hybrid Contrastive Learning Regularization with Locally Randomized Perturbation for Underwater Image Enhancement,
IJCV(132), No. 10, October 2024, pp. 4132-4156.
Springer DOI 2410
BibRef
And: Correction: IJCV(132), No. 11, November 2024, pp. 5490-5490.
Springer DOI 2411
BibRef

Liu, Y.[Yi], Jiang, Q.P.[Qiu-Ping], Wang, X.[Xinyi], Luo, T.[Ting], Zhou, J.C.[Jing-Chun],
Underwater Image Enhancement with Cascaded Contrastive Learning,
MultMed(27), 2025, pp. 1512-1525.
IEEE DOI 2503
Image color analysis, Contrastive learning, Degradation, Training, Lower bound, Deep learning, Visualization, Image enhancement, contrastive learning BibRef

Ji, X.[Xun], Wang, X.[Xu], Leng, N.[Na], Hao, L.Y.[Li-Ying], Guo, H.[Hui],
Dual-branch underwater image enhancement network via multiscale neighborhood interaction attention learning,
IVC(151), 2024, pp. 105256.
Elsevier DOI 2411
Underwater image enhancement, Convolutional neural network, Deep learning, Attention mechanism BibRef

Li, Y.Y.[Yuan-Yuan], Mi, Z.[Zetian], Lin, P.[Peng], Fu, X.P.[Xian-Ping],
Underwater image enhancement via brightness mask-guided multi-attention embedding,
SP:IC(130), 2025, pp. 117200.
Elsevier DOI 2412
Underwater image enhancement, Brightness mask-guided, Attention mechanism, Deep learning BibRef

Song, J.Y.[Jing-Yu], Xu, H.Y.[Hai-Yong], Jiang, G.Y.[Gang-Yi], Yu, M.[Mei], Chen, Y.Y.[Ye-Yao], Luo, T.[Ting], Song, Y.[Yang],
Frequency domain-based latent diffusion model for underwater image enhancement,
PR(160), 2025, pp. 111198.
Elsevier DOI 2501
Frequency domain, Latent diffusion model, Underwater image enhancement BibRef

Xia, H.S.[Hai-Sheng], Bao, B.L.[Bing-Lei], Liao, F.[Fei], Chen, J.T.[Jin-Tao], Wang, B.L.[Bing-Lu], Li, Z.J.[Zhi-Jun],
A Patch-Based Method for Underwater Image Enhancement With Denoising Diffusion Models,
Cyber(55), No. 1, January 2025, pp. 269-281.
IEEE DOI 2501
Image restoration, Diffusion models, Noise, Noise reduction, Image resolution, Training, Spatial resolution, underwater image enhancement (UIE) BibRef

Zhou, Y.[Yang], Su, Q.H.[Qing-Hua], Hu, Z.[Zhongbo], Jiang, S.J.[Shao-Jie],
Underwater image enhancement method via extreme enhancement and ultimate weakening,
JVCIR(105), 2024, pp. 104341.
Elsevier DOI 2501
Contrast balance, Extreme enhancement, Grey prediction evolution algorithm, Pure gray image, Underwater image enhancement BibRef

Wei, T.Y.[Tian-Yu], Zhang, D.H.[De-Huan], He, Z.X.[Zong-Xin], Zhou, R.[Rui], Meng, X.F.[Xiang-Fu],
Multi-domain conditional prior network for water-related optical image enhancement,
CVIU(251), 2025, pp. 104251.
Elsevier DOI 2501
Computational photography, Underwater imaging, Water-related optical images, Image enhancement BibRef

Xia, H.S.[Hai-Sheng], Liao, F.[Fei], Bao, B.L.[Bing-Lei], Chen, J.T.[Jin-Tao], Wang, B.L.[Bing-Lu], Huang, Q.H.[Qing-Hua], Li, Z.J.[Zhi-Jun],
Perspective on Wearable Systems for Human Underwater Perceptual Enhancement,
Cyber(55), No. 2, February 2025, pp. 698-711.
IEEE DOI 2502
Biomedical monitoring, Sensors, Visualization, Wearable devices, Underwater navigation, Sonar, Global Positioning System, virtual reality BibRef

Cheng, Z.[Zheng], Fan, G.D.[Guo-Dong], Zhou, J.C.[Jing-Chun], Gan, M.[Min], Chen, C.L.P.[C. L. Philip],
FDCE-Net: Underwater Image Enhancement With Embedding Frequency and Dual Color Encoder,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 2, February 2025, pp. 1728-1744.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2502
Image color analysis, Colored noise, Image enhancement, Degradation, Imaging, Histograms, Frequency-domain analysis, transformer BibRef

Zhuang, J.B.[Jun-Bin], Zheng, Y.[Yan], Guo, B.[Baolong], Yan, Y.[Yunyi],
Globally Deformable Information Selection Transformer for Underwater Image Enhancement,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 1, January 2025, pp. 19-32.
IEEE DOI 2502
Transformers, Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Image processing, Circuit faults, Feature extraction, global feature selection BibRef

Li, Y.Y.[Yuan-Yuan], Mi, Z.[Zetian], Wang, Y.L.[Yu-Lin], Jiang, S.[Shuaiyong], Fu, X.P.[Xian-Ping],
TAFormer: A Transmission-Aware Transformer for Underwater Image Enhancement,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 1, January 2025, pp. 601-616.
IEEE DOI 2502
Imaging, Transformers, Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Image restoration, Degradation, Circuit faults, underwater image enhancement BibRef

Shao, J.X.[Jin-Xin], Zhang, H.[Haosu], Miao, J.M.[Jian-Ming],
GPLM: Enhancing underwater images with Global Pyramid Linear Modulation,
IVC(154), 2025, pp. 105361.
Elsevier DOI 2502
Underwater image enhancement, Global Pyramid Linear Modulation (GPLM), Real world underwater enhancement dataset BibRef

Deng, X.Y.[Xiang-Yu], Zhang, Y.Q.[Yong-Qing], Wang, H.[Huigang], Hu, H.[Hao],
Robust underwater image enhancement method based on natural light and reflectivity,
JOSA-A(38), No. 2, February 2021, pp. 181-191.
DOI Link 2503
Image enhancement, Image metrics, Imaging techniques, Neural networks, Point spread function, Underwater imaging BibRef

Deng, X.Y.[Xiang-Yu], Zhu, K.[Kexin], Rong, S.W.[Shao-Wei],
Perceptual illumination-structure patch decomposition for enhancing complex lighted underwater images,
JOSA-A(41), No. 9, September 2024, pp. 1683-1692.
DOI Link 2503
Deep learning, Image metrics, Imaging techniques, Light sources, Machine vision, Underwater imaging BibRef

Liu, X.[Xiao], Liu, Z.W.[Zi-Wei], Yu, L.[Li],
Empower network to comprehend: Semantic guided and attention fusion GAN for underwater image enhancement,
SP:IC(134), 2025, pp. 117271.
Elsevier DOI 2503
Underwater image enhancement, GAN, Attention feature fusion BibRef

Wu, Z.[Zeju], Chen, K.M.[Kai-Ming], Ji, P.X.[Pan-Xin], Zhao, H.R.[Hao-Ran], Sun, X.[Xin],
MSFFT-Net: A multi-scale feature fusion transformer network for underwater image enhancement,
JVCIR(107), 2025, pp. 104355.
Elsevier DOI 2503
Underwater image enhancement, Deep learning, Window self-attention, Multi-scale feature fusion BibRef

Ma, H.P.[Hai-Ping], Huang, J.Y.[Ji-Yuan], Shen, C.X.[Chen-Xu], Jiang, Z.H.[Zhe-Heng],
Retinex-inspired underwater image enhancement with information entropy smoothing and non-uniform illumination priors,
PR(162), 2025, pp. 111411.
Elsevier DOI 2503
Underwater image enhancement, Retinex variational model, Non-uniform illumination, Minimum weighted error entropy, Independent and piecewise identical distribution BibRef

Cao, J.Z.[Jiang-Zhong], Zeng, Z.[Zekai], Zhang, X.[Xu], Zhang, H.[Huan], Fan, C.L.[Chun-Ling], Jiang, G.Y.[Gang-Yi], Lin, W.S.[Wei-Si],
Unveiling the underwater world: CLIP perception model-guided underwater image enhancement,
PR(162), 2025, pp. 111395.
Elsevier DOI 2503
CLIP perception model, Underwater Image Enhancement, Curriculum contrastive regularization BibRef

Zhang, Z.X.[Zeng-Xi], Jiang, Z.Y.[Zhi-Ying], Ma, L.[Long], Liu, J.Y.[Jin-Yuan], Fan, X.[Xin], Liu, R.S.[Ri-Sheng],
HUPE: Heuristic Underwater Perceptual Enhancement with Semantic Collaborative Learning,
IJCV(133), No. 6, June 2025, pp. Psges 3259-3277.
Springer DOI 2505
BibRef

Qing, Y.H.[Yu-Hao], Liu, S.[Si], Wang, H.[Hai], Wang, Y.Y.[Yue-Ying],
DiffUIE: Learning Latent Global Priors in Diffusion Models for Underwater Image Enhancement,
MultMed(27), 2025, pp. 2516-2529.
IEEE DOI 2505
Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Diffusion models, Training, Distortion, Colored noise, Noise, Noise reduction, stable sampling BibRef

Wang, Q.Z.[Qing-Zheng], Li, B.[Bin], Shi, G.[Ge], Wang, X.Y.[Xin-Yu], Chen, Y.L.[Yi-Liang],
Domain-guided multi-frequency underwater image enhancement network,
SP:IC(136), 2025, pp. 117281.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2505
Underwater image enhancement, Water type classifier, Multi-frequency mixer BibRef

Chi, K.[Kaichen], Li, Q.[Qiang],
Underwater image enhancement via color constraints and transmission-guided modeling,
PR(168), 2025, pp. 111840.
Elsevier DOI 2506
Underwater image enhancement, Generative adversarial learning, Noise prior, Long short-term memory (LSTM) BibRef

Pham, T.T.[Thuy Thi], Mai, T.T.N.[Truong Thanh Nhat], Yu, H.S.[Han-Sung], Lee, C.[Chul],
Dual-channel prior-based deep unfolding with contrastive learning for underwater image enhancement,
JVCIR(111), 2025, pp. 104500.
Elsevier DOI 2509
BibRef
Earlier: A1, A2, A4, Only:
Deep Unfolding Network with Physics-Based Priors for Underwater Image Enhancement,
ICIP23(46-50)
IEEE DOI 2312
Underwater image enhancement, Deep unfolding, Model-based deep learning, Contrastive learning BibRef

Mei, H.[Han], Li, K.[Kunqian], Liu, S.[Shuaixin], Ma, C.Z.[Cheng-Zhi], Jiang, Q.L.[Qian-Li],
DPF-Net: Physical imaging model embedded data-driven underwater image enhancement,
PandRS(228), 2025, pp. 679-693.
Elsevier DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2509
Underwater image enhancement, Deep learning, Physical underwater imaging model, Feature fusion BibRef

Ma, J.[Jing], Shi, Y.W.[Yi-Wei], Yin, S.[Shibai], Wang, Y.B.[Yi-Bin], Fu, Y.F.[Yan-Fang], Yang, Y.H.[Yee-Hong],
Dual-Branch Wavelet Diffusion models with Dual-Prior Refinement for Underwater Image Enhancement,
JVCIR(111), 2025, pp. 104535.
Elsevier DOI 2509
Underwater image enhancement, Diffusion models, Prior refinement, Wavelet transform BibRef

Cao, J.C.[Jing-Chao], Peng, W.Z.[Wang-Zhen], Liu, Y.T.[Yu-Tao], Dong, J.Y.[Jun-Yu], Le Callet, P.[Patrick], Kwong, S.[Sam],
ERD: Encoder-Residual-Decoder Neural Network for Underwater Image Enhancement,
CirSysVideo(35), No. 9, September 2025, pp. 8958-8972.
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2509
Image color analysis, Feature extraction, Transformers, Image quality, Training, Imaging, Image restoration, Fourier transform BibRef


Pucci, R.[Rita], Martinel, N.[Niki],
CE-VAE: Capsule Enhanced Variational AutoEncoder for Underwater Image Enhancement,
WACV25(2113-2123)
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2505
Image quality, Performance evaluation, Image coding, Limiting, Autoencoders, Benchmark testing BibRef

Srinath, S.[Suhas], Chandrasekar, A.[Aditya], Jamadagni, H.[Hemang], Soundararajan, R.[Rajiv], P, P.A.[Prathosh A],
UnDIVE: Generalized Underwater Video Enhancement Using Generative Priors,
WACV25(9001-9012)
IEEE DOI 2505
Degradation, Computational modeling, Noise reduction, Imaging, Streaming media, Diffusion models, Real-time systems, temporal consistency BibRef

Mishra, P.[Priyanka], Mehta, N.[Nancy], Vipparthi, S.K.[Santosh Kumar], Murala, S.[Subrahmanyam],
USWformer: Efficient Sparse Wavelet Transformer for Underwater Image Enhancement,
WACV25(3372-3382)
IEEE DOI 2505
Wavelet transforms, Wavelet domain, Computational modeling, Frequency-domain analysis, Redundancy, Transformers, Image reconstruction BibRef

Azhar, A.S.B.M.[Amiera Syazlin Binti Md], Harun, N.H.B.[Nor Hazlyna Binti], Yusoff, N.B.[Nooraini Binti], Hassan, M.G.B.[Mohamad Ghozali Bin], Chu, K.B.[Kua Beng],
Image Enhancement on Underwater Images for Protozoan White Spot Fish Disease Detection,
ISCV22(1-4)
IEEE DOI 2208
Image quality, Economics, Histograms, Image color analysis, Fish, Intelligent systems, Image Enhancement BibRef

Lin, W.T.[Wei-Tung], Lin, Y.X.[Yong-Xiang], Chen, J.W.[Jyun-Wei], Hua, K.L.[Kai-Lung],
Pixmamba: Leveraging State Space Models in a Dual-level Architecture for Underwater Image Enhancement,
ACCV24(IV: 176-191).
Springer DOI 2412
BibRef

Tun, M.T.[May Thet], Sugiura, Y.[Yosuke], Shimamura, T.[Tetsuya],
Lightweight Underwater Image Enhancement via Impulse Response of Low-Pass Filter Based Attention Network,
ICIP24(1697-1703)
IEEE DOI 2411
Performance evaluation, Autonomous underwater vehicles, Visualization, Image coding, Convolution, Low-pass filters, SimAM attention module BibRef

Xie, Y.F.[Yao-Feng], Kong, L.W.[Ling-Wei], Chen, K.[Kai], Zheng, Z.Q.[Zi-Qiang], Yu, X.[Xiao], Yu, Z.B.[Zhi-Bin], Zheng, B.[Bing],
UVEB: A Large-scale Benchmark and Baseline Towards Real-World Underwater Video Enhancement,
CVPR24(22358-22367)
IEEE DOI 2410
Degradation, Training, Video sequences, Benchmark testing, Real-time systems, Kernel, video processing BibRef

Chandrasekar, A.[Aditya], Sreenivas, M.[Manogna], Biswas, S.[Soma],
PhISH-Net: Physics Inspired System for High Resolution Underwater Image Enhancement,
WACV24(1495-1505)
IEEE DOI 2404
Water, Image color analysis, Computational modeling, Neural networks, Attenuation, Real-time systems, Algorithms, image and video synthesis BibRef

Khan, M.R.[Md Raqib], Mishra, P.[Priyanka], Mehta, N.[Nancy], Phutke, S.S.[Shruti S.], Vipparthi, S.K.[Santosh Kumar], Nandi, S.[Sukumar], Murala, S.[Subrahmanyam],
Spectroformer: Multi-Domain Query Cascaded Transformer Network For Underwater Image Enhancement,
WACV24(1443-1452)
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2404
Codes, Image color analysis, Lighting, Estimation, Transformers, Distortion, Algorithms, Image recognition and understanding, Video recognition and understanding BibRef

Kapoor, M.[Meghna], Baghel, R.[Rohan], Subudhi, B.N.[Badri Narayan], Jakhetiya, V.[Vinit], Bansal, A.[Ankur],
Domain Adversarial Learning Towards Underwater Image Enhancement,
WiCV-ICCV23(2233-2243)
IEEE DOI 2401
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Chu, X.Y.[Xue-Ye], Fu, Z.Q.[Zhen-Qi], Yu, S.C.[Shao-Cong], Tu, X.T.[Xiao-Tong], Huang, Y.[Yue], Ding, X.H.[Xing-Hao],
Underwater Image Enhancement and Super-Resolution Using Implicit Neural Networks,
ICIP23(1295-1299)
IEEE DOI 2312
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Badran, M.[Mohamed], Torki, M.[Marwan],
DAUT: Underwater Image Enhancement Using Depth Aware U-shape Transformer,
ICIP23(1830-1834)
IEEE DOI Code:
WWW Link. 2312
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Jiang, J.X.[Jing-Xia], Bai, J.[Jinbin], Liu, Y.[Yun], Yin, J.J.[Jun-Jie], Chen, S.[Sixiang], Ye, T.[Tian], Chen, E.[Erkang],
RSFDM-Net: Real-Time Spatial and Frequency Domains Modulation Network for Underwater Image Enhancement,
ICIP23(2560-2564)
IEEE DOI 2312
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Wei, Y.W.[Yi-Wen], Zheng, Z.[Zhuoran], Jia, X.[Xiuyi],
UHD Underwater Image Enhancement via Frequency-spatial Domain Aware Network,
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Tang, Y.[Yi], Iwaguchi, T.[Takafumi], Kawasaki, H.[Hiroshi], Sagawa, R.[Ryusuke], Furukawa, R.[Ryo],
Autoenhancer: Transformer on U-net Architecture Search for Underwater Image Enhancement,
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Springer DOI 2307
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Huang, M.X.[Meng-Xiao], Wang, Y.[Yang], Zou, W.Q.[Wei-Qi], Cao, Y.[Yang],
Fast Adaptive Self-Supervised Underwater Image Enhancement,
ICIP22(3371-3375)
IEEE DOI 2211
Training, Degradation, Adaptation models, Image color analysis, Absorption, Scattering, Channel estimation, self-supervised BibRef

Fu, Z.Q.[Zhen-Qi], Wang, W.[Wu], Huang, Y.[Yue], Ding, X.H.[Xing-Hao], Ma, K.K.[Kai-Kuang],
Uncertainty Inspired Underwater Image Enhancement,
ECCV22(XVIII:465-482).
Springer DOI 2211
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Zhai, L.[Lujun], Wang, Y.H.[Yong-Hui], Cui, S.[Suxia], Zhou, Y.[Yu],
Enhancing Underwater Image Using Degradation Adaptive Adversarial Network,
ICIP22(4093-4097)
IEEE DOI 2211
Degradation, Training, Learning systems, Visualization, Adaptation models, Adaptive systems, Image color analysis, unpaired data BibRef

Boudiaf, A.[Abderrahmene], Guo, Y.H.[Yu-Hang], Ghimire, A.[Adarsh], Werghi, N.[Naoufel], de Masi, G.[Giulia], Javed, S.[Sajid], Dias, J.[Jorge],
Underwater Image Enhancement Using Pre-trained Transformer,
CIAP22(III:480-488).
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Huo, F.S.[Fu-Shuo], Li, B.H.[Bing-Heng], Zhu, X.G.[Xue-Gui],
Efficient Wavelet Boost Learning-Based Multi-stage Progressive Refinement Network for Underwater Image Enhancement,
AIM21(1944-1952)
IEEE DOI 2112
Degradation, Wavelet transforms, Wavelet domain, Image color analysis, Frequency-domain analysis BibRef

Shen, L., Zhao, Y.,
Underwater Image Enhancement Based on Polarization Imaging,
ISPRS20(B1:579-585).
DOI Link 2012
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Xiong, J., Zhuang, P., Zhang, Y.,
An Efficient Underwater Image Enhancement Model With Extensive Beer-Lambert Law,
ICIP20(893-897)
IEEE DOI 2011
Image color analysis, Cameras, Mathematical model, Image enhancement, Adaptation models, Image restoration, nonlinear adaptive weight BibRef

Li, C.Y., Cavallaro, A.,
Cast-GAN: Learning To Remove Colour Cast From Underwater Images,
ICIP20(1083-1087)
IEEE DOI 2011
Image color analysis, Attenuation, Training, Image enhancement, Scattering, Neural networks, Cameras, Image enhancement, Image synthesis BibRef

Marques, T.P., Albu, A.B.[A. Branzan],
L2UWE: A Framework for the Efficient Enhancement of Low-Light Underwater Images Using Local Contrast and Multi-Scale Fusion,
NTIRE20(2286-2295)
IEEE DOI 2008
Lighting, Image color analysis, Atmospheric modeling, Mathematical model, Visualization, Biological system modeling, Cameras BibRef

Protasiuk, R., Bibi, A., Ghanem, B.,
Local Color Mapping Combined with Color Transfer for Underwater Image Enhancement,
WACV19(1433-1439)
IEEE DOI 1904
affine transforms, covariance analysis, image colour analysis, image enhancement, local color mapping, affine transform model, Lighting BibRef

Marques, T.P.[Tunai Porto], Albu, A.B.[Alexandra Branzan], Hoeberechts, M.[Maia],
Enhancement of Low-Lighting Underwater Images Using Dark Channel Prior and Fast Guided Filters,
CVAUI18(55-65).
Springer DOI 1901
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Barbosa, W.V., Amaral, H.G.B., Rocha, T.L., Nascimento, E.R.,
Visual-Quality-Driven Learning for Underwater Vision Enhancement,
ICIP18(3933-3937)
IEEE DOI 1809
Image restoration, Measurement, Training, Visualization, Image quality, Cameras, Media, Underwater Vision, Image Restoration, Deep Learning BibRef

Yang, J., Wang, X., Yue, H., Fu, X., Hou, C.,
Underwater image enhancement based on structure-texture decomposition,
ICIP17(1207-1211)
IEEE DOI 1803
Absorption, Colored noise, Estimation, Image color analysis, Image enhancement, Image restoration, Reliability, structure-texture decomposition BibRef

Baba, T., Nakamura, K., Kyochi, S., Okuda, M.,
Image enhancement method for underwater images based on discrete cosine eigenbasis transformation,
ICIP17(4272-4276)
IEEE DOI 1803
Correlation, Covariance matrices, Discrete cosine transforms, Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, Image color analysis, Underwater images BibRef

Zhang, S.J.[Shi-Jie], Zhang, J.[Jing], Fang, S.[Shuai], Cao, Y.[Yang],
Underwater stereo image enhancement using a new physical model,
ICIP14(5422-5426)
IEEE DOI 1502
Attenuation BibRef

Fu, X.Y.[Xue-Yang], Zhuang, P.X.[Pei-Xian], Huang, Y.[Yue], Liao, Y.H.[Ying-Hao], Zhang, X.P.[Xiao-Ping], Ding, X.H.[Xing-Hao],
A retinex-based enhancing approach for single underwater image,
ICIP14(4572-4576)
IEEE DOI 1502
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Empirical mode decomposition based visual enhancement of underwater images,
IPTA10(221-224).
IEEE DOI 1007
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