Labelsets¶

A labelset defines the categories available during annotation and analysis.

Design labels around the question¶

Choose the lowest level of detail that can be applied consistently. A useful label scheme has:

• unambiguous names
• a stable code for export
• a short ecological definition
• inclusion and exclusion examples
• an Unknown or Unclear option when appropriate

Avoid mixing incompatible levels, such as broad substrate groups and fine taxonomic species, without an explicit hierarchy.

Imported and working labelsets¶

For CoralNet data:

• the import keeps an immutable origin snapshot
• the attached site visit receives its own working labelset
• mapping and edits happen in the working context

This preserves source provenance while allowing the ReefNetAI workflow to evolve.

Grouped mappings¶

Use a grouped mapping when detailed labels must roll up into a reporting space such as hard coral, soft coral, algae, other biota, and abiotic substrate. Review every unmapped label before training or exporting grouped cover.