Samsung Commitment to Protecting the Oceans with New Coral Restoration
February 15, 2025Samsung Electronics is taking another bold step in ocean conservation, expanding its efforts to protect marine ecosystems through innovative technology. Building on its success in transforming discarded fishing nets into high-quality recycled materials for Galaxy devices, Samsung is now supporting a new initiative to help restore damaged coral reefs.
By equipping local communities and marine researchers with Galaxy technology, this initiative aims to enhance coral reef restoration efforts, making the challenges faced by these vital ecosystems more visible and actionable.
Driving Meaningful Change for Ocean Health
Samsung’s dedication to environmental sustainability fuels its innovation, ensuring a positive impact on both people and the planet. Since introducing recycled fishing nets in the Galaxy S22 series, the company has continued scaling up its use of sustainable materials across its entire Galaxy lineup. Now, Samsung is going further by collaborating with the U.S.-based nonprofit Seatrees and the University of California San Diego to explore advanced solutions for reef restoration.
Through this partnership, Galaxy smartphones are being provided to conservationists in Fiji, Indonesia, and the United States, enabling them to monitor reef health more effectively. By leveraging mobile technology, these experts can track restoration progress, bringing new efficiency to efforts aimed at reviving coral ecosystems affected by climate change, overfishing, and pollution.
Revolutionizing Coral Reef Monitoring with Galaxy Technology
Although coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, they support 25% of marine life, making them one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. However, reefs are declining at an alarming rate and could disappear by 2050 if current trends continue.
To help conservationists gather precise data, Samsung has introduced a customized Ocean Mode—a camera enhancement designed specifically for this initiative. Ocean Mode improves underwater image quality by reducing motion blur and optimizing white balance, ensuring accurate and vibrant coral reef documentation. This breakthrough makes it easier for scientists to create 3D models of reefs, analyze their condition, and implement targeted restoration strategies.
“Accurate information is essential for effective reef restoration,” said Dr. Stuart Sandin, Marine Ecologist at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. “Mobile technology provides an exciting opportunity to expand access to this critical data.”
Michael Stewart, Co-Founder and Director of Seatrees, added: “By partnering with Samsung and UC San Diego, we can empower local communities with cutting-edge tools to restore reefs at scale.”
A Collective Effort for a Sustainable Future
Throughout 2024, Samsung’s coral restoration efforts have already led to the planting of over 11,000 coral fragments across project sites in Bali (Indonesia), Viti Levu Island (Fiji), and Florida (USA). Moving forward, the initiative will continue expanding to more regions, reinforcing Samsung’s long-term commitment to environmental sustainability.
For more details on Samsung’s broader sustainability initiatives, visit the Samsung Sustainability Website.
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