Press Releases
Please find our most recent press releases here.
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2024
From Space to Seabed: Researchers use satellites to analyze global reef biodiversity
Researchers from the University of Miami and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation used Earth-orbiting satellites to map coral reef biodiversity at a global scale to show that areas of high habitat diversity also have high species diversity.
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2023
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is a proud member of the Foundation's Dialogue, and signed on to the Monaco Statement to help align philanthropic investments in marine science to address the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
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2023
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Her Royal Highness Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan as the President of our Board of Directors.
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2023
Joining Forces for Marine Conservation
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation have reached a momentous agreement to work together to safeguard our oceans. Recognizing their mutual interest in protecting ocean health for current and future generations, the two foundations formalized their partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Third Foundations Dialogue meeting in Monaco. The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Her Royal Highness Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan.
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2023
Charting a Course for Ocean Conservation: Meet Our New Leadership Team
The Living Oceans Foundation is delighted to announce an exciting new chapter in our organization's journey as we introduce a new senior leadership team that will guide us into the future. With their diverse expertise and shared passion for ocean conservation, these individuals are poised to lead the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation to new heights, bolstering our mission to preserve, protect, and restore the health of our living oceans.
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2023
Inspiring Ocean Conservation Through Art
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of the annual Science Without Borders® Challenge, an international student art contest that promotes ocean conservation. This year's competition, centered around the theme "The Sixth Extinction," encouraged young artists to raise awareness about endangered marine species and the urgent need to protect our oceans.
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2023
The 2022 Volcanic Explosion in Tonga Was the Largest Natural Explosion in Over a Century
A study led by our chief scientist, Dr. Sam Purkis, used data from the Global Reef Expedition to measure the size of the Tongan tsunami and found that it was similar in size to the one caused by the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. Despite its size, the mega-tsunami generated enormous waves, but claimed few lives.
