Samsung Galaxy’s Ocean Mode and Coral Reef Initiative Receive International Recognition and Awards

SEOUL, Korea – April 24, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. at this time introduced that its “Coral in Focus” initiative, powered by Ocean Mode,¹ a complicated digicam characteristic on the newer Galaxy cellphones, has acquired a number of awards for its contribution to coral reef conservation, together with Gold within the “Best Sustainability or Conservation Initiative” class at  Engage for Good’s 2026 Halo Awards.

Additionally, “Coral in Focus,” a documentary tied to the initiative, acquired the Coastal and Island Culture Award on the 23rd International Ocean Film Festival. Samsung was individually named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list for its work advancing cell innovation in environmental analysis.

These recognitions replicate the influence of Samsung’s efforts to reverse the decline of coral reefs in partnership with U.S.-based nonprofit group Seatrees and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography on the University of California San Diego. By bringing collectively Galaxy’s superior picture capturing capabilities, Seatrees’ community-driven restoration mannequin and Scripps’ data on marine science, Samsung is reworking Galaxy cellphones into highly effective instruments for ocean conservation.

Photo captured with a Galaxy S26 Ultra outfitted with Ocean Mode

Coral reefs cowl lower than 1% of the ocean flooring but assist roughly 25% of all marine life and maintain thousands and thousands of livelihoods worldwide.² Without intervention, many reefs are vulnerable to disappearing by 2050 because of local weather change, air pollution and overfishing.

To assist handle this problem, Samsung collaborated with Seatrees and Scripps to advance coral reef restoration throughout a rising community of websites in Costa Rica, Fiji, the Galápagos Islands, Indonesia and the United States.

Through the “Samsung x Seatrees: Bring Coral in Focus” initiative, companions and native communities are given Ocean Mode-equipped Galaxy units and underwater housings to seize high-quality underwater imagery with Ocean Mode, which is then used to generate detailed 3D photogrammetric fashions. This course of improves how coral reefs are monitored and evaluated, leading to important perception into reef well being and restoration.

Together, Samsung, Seatrees and Scripps have pushed significant influence throughout restoration websites. To date, more than 20,000 coral fragments have been planted, and over 80 3D reef models have been built to assist monitoring and analysis efforts.

Side-by-side comparability of coral imagery captured on a Galaxy cell phone with commonplace digicam settings (left) and Ocean Mode (proper), highlighting improved shade correction and decreased movement blur underwater.

Now out there by Expert RAW,³ Ocean Mode extends these capabilities to Galaxy customers, making superior underwater imaging⁴ out there to extra folks whereas lowering reliance on costly, heavy DSLR gear. This elevated accessibility is important to scaling coral reef monitoring efforts, significantly in areas the place assets and technical infrastructure could also be restricted.

These accolades construct on Samsung’s broader dedication to sustainability below its initiative, Galaxy for the Planet. From incorporating recycled supplies into Galaxy units to growing applied sciences like Ocean Mode with like-minded companions, Samsung continues to discover how innovation will help shield the planet.

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¹  As of April 2026, Ocean Mode is supported on Galaxy S26 Series, and is increasing to the S25 Series, S24 Series, Fold 7, Flip 7, Z Tri-Fold, Fold 6 and Flip 6 all through the primary half of 2026.
² Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
³  Expert RAW should be downloaded individually from the Galaxy Store, without cost, earlier than use. Supported on S26, S25, S24, S23 an S22 sequence units, S21 Ultra, S20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra, Z TriFold, Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Fold4, Z Fold3 and Z Fold2. Results might differ relying on modifying technique and/or taking pictures situations together with a number of topics, being out of focus or shifting topics.
⁴ Galaxy cellphones used underwater had been positioned in a water-resistant underwater housing. Galaxy cellphones should not designed to be waterproof in opposition to seawater.