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DISCOVER CORAL MATCHMAKING

Discover a pioneering breeding programme revealing the unseen world of coral reproduction. In partnership with Coral Spawning International and Nature Seychelles, Canon technology is helping these marine animals (yes, animals) find a mate for a lasting future, vital for the urgent restoration of our ocean’s reefs.

Explore the reefs in VR

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How our technology supports coral reef conservation

Imagine cu corali

Obiectivele, luminile şi ciclurile lunare ajută coralii să-şi găsească perechea perfectă, pentru viitorul recifului

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Ştiinţa meticuloasă a matchmakingului pentru corali necesită paşi atenţi şi tehnologia potrivită.

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Our Partnerships with Coral Spawning International and Nature Seychelles

Coral Spawning International

Coral Spawning International (CSI) are pioneers in coral reproduction. Leveraging groundbreaking research and specialised tools. They run selective breeding programmes to accelerate reef repair and make a real difference to our oceans and planet.

Nature Seychelles

Nature Seychelles specialises in a wide range of conservation activities bringing benefits to both nature and people. From monitoring and research to coral reef rehabilitation, their work is grounded in science, partnerships and community.

Our partnership with Canon and Nature Seychelles allows us to combine our expertise with cutting-edge imaging technology to develop new and more effective approaches to coral conservation.”

Why Coral Matters

Close-up of branching coral releasing pink spawn into the water.

When it comes to hearing the patter of tiny polyps, there are a few ways that new corals come into the world. Some might look strangely familiar.

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Taken from under the sea, Kate and Jamie Craggs with their two young sons, snorkelling in clear blue waters

A busy loving family, you might never guess that they are making history in their own kitchen. Meet Jamie and Kate of Coral Spawning International.

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An aerial view of the Cousin Island Special Reserve, the protected area managed by Nature Seychelles. It is a small, lush green tropical island surrounded by clear, turquoise water and a white-sand beach.

Nature Seychelles knows that protecting the biodiversity of their beloved islands takes constant work, long-term thinking and plenty of innovation.

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Imagine cu corali

Obiectivele, luminile şi ciclurile lunare ajută coralii să-şi găsească perechea perfectă, pentru viitorul recifului

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Ştiinţa meticuloasă a matchmakingului pentru corali necesită paşi atenţi şi tehnologia potrivită.

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Nu putem vorbi de „noi” versus „oceanul”: suntem profund interconectaţi. Aflaţi cât de important este cel mai mare aliat al nostru pentru viaţa noastră de zi cu zi – şi pentru viitorul nostru.

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Impactful Conservation Stories from the Field

Canon's technology allows us to unlock the secrets of coral reproduction, leading to more effective conservation strategies and, ultimately, inspiring true change in how we protect and regenerate these vital ecosystems.

Coral Spawning in Action

Un coral Acropora millepora fotografiat cu un Canon EOS R5 şi un obiectiv Canon RF de 24-105 mm

Reproducerea Acropora millepora în mediu ex situ. În timpul acestor evenimente anuale de reproducere, mii de pachete de ouă şi spermatozoizi sunt eliberate în apă în doar câteva minute.
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 24-105 mm f/4 L IS USM, f/5.0, 1/100, ISO1250

©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International

O ramură de coral Acropora muricata fotografiată cu un Canon 5D Mark III şi un obiectiv macro EF de 100 mm

Reproducerea Acropora muricata în mediu ex situ. În timpul acestor evenimente anuale de reproducere, mii de pachete de ouă şi spermatozoizi sunt eliberate în apă în doar câteva minute.
Canon 5D MKIII obiectiv macro 100 mm f/4.5 1/30 iso 400

©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International

Un polip de Acropora tenuis fotografiat cu un Canon 5D Mark III şi un obiectiv MPE de 65 mm

Polip de Acropora tenuis eliberând pachete de ouă şi spermatozoizi în timpul reproducerii, în mediu ex situ.
Canon 5D MKIII MPE 65 mm @x5 f/7.1 1/30 ISO 1000

©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International

Un coral Blastomussa wellsi fotografiat cu un Canon R5 şi un obiectiv RF de 100 mm

Blastomussa wellsi, coral tip „pipe”, în vârstă de trei ani, după reproducere ex situ în Coral Spawning Labs - un alt record mondial
Canon R5, obiectiv 100 mm RF f/5.6, 1/100, ISO200

©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International

How you can get involved in coral conservation

Join a new era of reef conservation

Help identify coral reefs that are top priority for conservation and protection. Assisted by cutting-edge AI, you can deliver highly accurate and rapid data to marine scientists and reef communities.

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Contribute to their conservation efforts

Nature Seychelles has unique opportunities to volunteer with their teams on their Coral Reef Restoration Project based on Praslin and Cousin Islands

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