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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.
Размножаване на Acropora millepora извън естествената среда. По време на тези годишни размножителни събития хиляди яйца и сперматозоиди се освобождават във водата само за няколко кратки минути.
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM, f/5.0, 1/100, ISO1250
©Dr Jamie Craggs/Coral Spawning International
Размножаване на Acropora muricata извън естествената среда. По време на тези годишни размножителни събития хиляди яйца и сперматозоиди се освобождават във водата само за няколко кратки минути.
Canon 5DMKIII 100mm macro f/4,5 1/30 iso 400
©Dr Jamie Craggs/Coral Spawning International
Полип на Acropora tenuis, освобождаващ пакет от яйца и сперматозоиди по време на размножаване извън естествената среда (ex situ).
Canon 5DMKIII MPE65mm @x5 f/7.1 1/30 ISO 1000
©Dr Jamie Craggs/Coral Spawning International
Blastomussa wellsi, пайп корал, тригодишен, след размножаване извън естествената среда в Coral Spawning Labs – още едно световно постижение
Canon R5, 100mm RF f/5.6, 1/100, ISO200
©Dr Jamie Craggs/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 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.
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.
Nature Seychelles knows that protecting the biodiversity of their beloved islands takes constant work, long-term thinking and plenty of innovation.
Since childhood, Dr Nirmal Shah’s home has been his life. Today, as CEO of Nature Seychelles, he strives to protect its precious ecosystem – and ours.
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.”
Environmental biologist, Marcia Riederer combined her great loves – family, photography, nature and the ocean – and found a life that lights her up.
In Finland, underwater photographers are showing us the hidden beauty, harsh truths and fragility of coral reefs and seagrass meadows of the Baltics.
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.
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.
Nature Seychelles knows that protecting the biodiversity of their beloved islands takes constant work, long-term thinking and plenty of innovation.
Since childhood, Dr Nirmal Shah’s home has been his life. Today, as CEO of Nature Seychelles, he strives to protect its precious ecosystem – and ours.
Chris Fallows’ lives conservation and photography, but he believes that how and where images are shared can be as important as the stories they tell.
Canon USA has been supporting Yellowstone National Park for nearly 30 years through technology and projects that bring the park to life for millions.
The New York Marine Rescue Centre is a small team with a big job. So, Canon USA is helping them to track turtles and teach young conservationists.
Ние не сме само „ние“ и „океанът“, ние сме неразривно свързани. Научете колко важен е нашият най-голям съюзник за нашето ежедневие – и нашето бъдеще.
В Маями изцяло женски екип от морски учени вдъхновява ново поколение жени в областта на STEM, като ги среща лице в лице с акули.
Rareș Beșliu wants us all to feel closer to the North Pole, so is embarking on an epic journey that will allow us to see the artic through his lens.
Hobart Rivulet’s Platypuses have captured the hearts of Tasmania – and then all Australia, winning Pete Walsh a Canon Community Grant in the process.
Скрит в склад, екип от необикновени хора вдъхват живот на коралите – както в много буквален смисъл, така и в сърцата и умовете на хората.
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.
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.
Learn moreNature 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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