Samsung Coral in Focus Initiative Uses Galaxy Technology for Coral Reef Conservation
Samsung Electronics received multiple awards for its “Coral in Focus” initiative, which uses Galaxy smartphones to support coral reef conservation. The initiative won Gold in the sustainability category at the 2026 Halo Awards and its related documentary was recognized at the International Ocean Film Festival.
The program is developed in partnership with Seatrees and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It uses Ocean Mode, a camera feature on Galaxy devices, to capture underwater images that are converted into 3D reef models for monitoring and research.
Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but support around 25% of marine life. The initiative has helped plant over 20,000 coral fragments and create more than 80 3D reef models across locations including Fiji, Indonesia and the United States.
Ocean Mode is now available through Expert RAW, enabling wider access to underwater imaging without specialized equipment. The initiative is part of Samsung’s broader sustainability efforts under its Galaxy for the Planet program.
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