Particle scattering is a key factor affecting underwater light transport. The diffusion length ( z D ) , defined as 1 / [ b (1 − g )], where b is the scattering coefficient and g is the asymmetry factor, is obtained from the volume scattering function (VSF) of the particle and plays a vital role in assessing the potential for underwater optical detection, imaging and communication. Owing to the lack of VSF datasets, the variat...