Samsung has developed a special Ocean Mode technology for Galaxy smartphones for divers to help explore coral reefs

After using more than 150 tonnes of discarded fishing nets in key components of its Galaxy S22 series smartphones, Samsung continues to actively support marine ecosystems and clean up the oceans. In collaboration with US-based non-profit organisation Seatrees, Samsung is helping to restore coral reefs. To do this, the company provides innovative Galaxy technology to community members working in Fiji, Indonesia and the US.

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One such technology is Ocean Mode, a camera mode designed specifically for this task. Divers use it on Samsung mobile devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra to take photos of coral reefs. These underwater photos help analyse the condition and growth of coral reefs, as well as create 3D models. Samsung has shared some of these photos taken underwater with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Ocean Mode.

This technology allows divers to take high-quality photos without having to worry about water lensing. However, Ocean Mode is not widely available and was developed specifically for coral reef restoration efforts in collaboration with Seatrees.

Since the Galaxy S24 Ultra's standard IP68 case protection is only acceptable in fresh water, and divers are filming in the salt water of the ocean, Samsung uses special cases for its flagship smartphones that are suitable for seawater photography. Divers place Samsung smartphones in these housings and then dive down to the ocean floor to film coral.

Source: Samsung