Samsung has won multiple international awards for a unique environmental project that uses Galaxy smartphones to help restore coral reefs and protect ocean life.
The company’s initiative combines mobile technology with conservation efforts, showing how everyday devices can be used for real-world environmental impact.
At the centre of the project is Samsung’s “Ocean Mode”, a special camera feature designed for underwater photography. It helps users capture clearer images beneath the surface by improving colour balance and reducing blur caused by water movement.
Samsung said the feature allows researchers, divers and local communities to use smartphones instead of expensive underwater cameras to monitor reef conditions.
The company’s coral reef restoration programme, called “Coral in Focus”, was recognised at international award platforms for innovation and sustainability. A documentary linked to the project also received honours for highlighting marine conservation work.
Samsung is running the initiative with environmental partners and marine scientists, including Seatrees and researchers from the University of California San Diego.
Together, they use Galaxy phones to take underwater images of coral reefs. These images are then turned into 3D models that help experts study reef damage, track recovery and plan restoration efforts.
The programme is active in several parts of the world, including Fiji, Indonesia, Costa Rica, the Galápagos Islands and the United States.
Samsung said thousands of coral fragments have already been planted through the initiative, helping rebuild damaged reef systems.
Coral reefs are among the most important ecosystems on Earth. Though they cover only a small part of the ocean floor, they support a large share of marine biodiversity and provide food and income for millions of people.
Scientists have warned that rising sea temperatures, pollution and overfishing are putting reefs at serious risk globally.
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