WORLD UNSEEN
A breeding programme rarely seen and a new world of coral matchmaking. 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, to support the restoration of our vital reefs.
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.”
Our partnership with Coral Spawning International and Nature Seychelles is establishing a first of its kind of coral breeding lab in the Western Indian Ocean, using our imaging technology to boost reef resilience against climate change.
Acropora millepora spawning ex situ. During these annual spawning events thousands of eggs/sperm packages are release into the water in a few short minutes.
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM, f/5.0, 1/100, ISO1250
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
Fluorescent Jack-o-lantern Leptoseris mycetoseriodes encrusting coral, shot under 20,000kelvin lighting with yellow filter.
Canon R5, 100mm RF f/4.5, 1/100, ISO1600
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
13 month old Blastomussa wellsi juveniles following spawning, in vitro fertilisation and settlement ex situ. A world first!
Canon 5DMKIII 100mm macro f/11 1/60 iso 800
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
Blastomussa wellsi, pipe coral three years old following ex situ spawning in Coral Spawning Labs - another world first
Canon R5, 100mm RF f/5.6, 1/100, ISO200
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
15 months old Acropora microclados spawned ex situ.
Canon 5DMKIII MPE65mm @x1 image stack f/8 1/160 iso 640
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
3 month old Acropora muricata colony grow in the Coral Spawning Labs following planned spawning and in vitro fertilisation.
Canon 5DMKIII MPE65mm @x3 image stack f/3.5 1/80 ISO 800
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
Acropora muricata juvenile x6 image stack 5 months post settlement
Canon 5DMKIII MPE65mm @x5 6 image stack @ f/8.0 1/100 ISO2500
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
Acropora tenuis polyp releasing egg sperm bundle during spawning ex situ.
Canon 5DMKIII MPE65mm @x5 f/7.1 1/30 ISO 1000
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
Acropora millepora coral branch / polyps
Canon 5DMKIII MPE65mm @x4 image stack f/6.3 1/100 iso 1600
©Dr Jamie Craggs / Coral Spawning International
Acropora muricata spawning ex situ. During these annual spawning events thousands of eggs/sperm packages are release into the water in a few short minutes.
Canon 5DMKIII 100mm macro f/4.5 1/30 iso 400
©Dr Jamie Craggs / 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.
Just one of many organisations empowered by Coral Spawning International, Nature Seychelles is a leading non-profit in the Western Indian Ocean with a strong track record in community engagement, coral reef conservation and sustainable management of natural resources.
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