Coral matchmaking - episode two

Closer to Coral in 7 Steps

The meticulous science of coral matchmaking requires careful steps and the right technology.

Introduction
Around the world, technology plays a huge role in conservation—and for coral restoration, that’s no different. In the lab where it all began, Dr Jamie Craggs walks us through the intricate processes of Coral Spawning International’s work and the Canon technology revealing an unseen part of this underwater world.
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Watch episode two of ‘Coral Matchmaking’ with Dr Jamie Craggs.

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.

2 Coral Matchmaking Episodes

Coral matchmaking - episode one

Spawning in the City

Lenses, lights and lunar cycles help corals find their perfect match, for the future of the reef

Coral matchmaking - episode two

Closer to Coral in 7 Steps

The meticulous science of coral matchmaking requires careful steps, and the right technology.

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