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Underwater communication is a critical aspect of various applications, including oceanography, marine biology, underwater robotics, and military operations. In many underwater environments, radio waves and traditional wireless communication methods are ineffective due to the high attenuation of electromagnetic signals in water. In such scenarios, Infrared (IR) communication emerges as a promising alternative. This abstract presents a novel underwater communication system that employs Infrared technology and Raspberry Pi Pico, a low-cost microcontroller, as its core component. The proposed system leverages the unique properties of Infrared light, which can transmit data effectively in water as it experiences minimal attenuation. Raspberry Pi Pico, a versatile microcontroller board, serves as the control unit and data processing platform. It is programmed to modulate data into IR signals, which are transmitted through water over short distances to a receiving unit. The IR Wireless Underwater Communication System using Raspberry Pi Pico offers a cost-effective, efficient, and scalable solution for underwater data exchange. By leveraging Infrared technology, it overcomes the limitations of traditional wireless communication methods in underwater environments. This system holds the potential to enhance various underwater applications, including scientific research, environmental monitoring, and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).