Coral matchmaking - episode one
Coral Spawning in the City
Lenses, lights and lunar cycles help corals find their perfect match, for the future of the reef
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.
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 of of ‘Coral Matchmaking’ with Jamie Craggs at the Horniman Museum & Gardens in South London.
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
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.