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Coral matchmaking - episode one

Spawning in the City

Lenses, lights and lunar cycles help corals find their perfect match, for the future of the reef

Введение

Coral reefs are the ocean’s most biodiverse ecosystem; its lifeblood. They support our food chain and the air we breathe. But, they’re also incredibly vulnerable. Rising temperatures, overfishing and coastal development are just a few of the factors causing corals immense stress. What they need now is new solutions.

Here, Coral Spawning International’s Dr Jamie Craggs introduces a fresh approach – acting as a matchmaker for coral, with a little help from Canon’s technology to help him see, document and partner species to help restore our reefs.

Above, watch episode one of 'Coral Matchmaking' with Jamie Craggs at the Horniman Museum & Gardens in South London. Finished episode one? Watch episode two HERE

Our matchmaking experts: Coral Spawning International

A fascination with coral meets groundbreaking research, expertise and unique tools. Coral Spawning International is advancing selective breeding programs to accelerate reef repair and make a difference for our oceans and planet.

Our host: Dr Jamie Craggs

Over the last decade, our Chief Match Maker, Dr Jamie Craggs, and his partners developed the technologies and techniques to predictably induce coral spawning. Now, this scientific approach to coral matchmaking is being shared worldwide by Coral Spawning International to help restore our reefs.

DIVE INTO THE TECH

Discover which of our cutting-edge imaging technology is being used to develop new and more effective approaches to coral conservation.

DIVE INTO THE TECH

Discover which of our cutting-edge imaging technology is being used to develop new and more effective approaches to coral conservation.

A Canon EOS R6 Mark II camera.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

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Canon EOS R5 Mark II

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A close up of five coral polyps. They have short, soft looking green tentacles with fluorescent blue tips and give the impression of underwater movement.

From commuter town to coral reef

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‘Acropora’ by Dr. Jamie Craggs photograph

‘Acropora’ by Dr. Jamie Craggs

The incredible moment coral reproduces under water, from a laboratory in Sevenoaks, Kent.

2 Coral Matchmaking Episodes

Coral matchmaking - episode one

Spawning in the City

Lenses, lights and lunar cycles help corals find their perfect match, for the future of the reef

Coral matchmaking - episode two

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The meticulous science of coral matchmaking requires careful steps, and the right technology.

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