Science Without Borders®

Science Without Borders®

Science Without Borders® guides all of our work as we pursue our mission to preserve, protect and restore the world's oceans and aquatic resources.

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    • Our Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum is a great resource for students and teachers. Filled with lesson plans, videos, and interactive learning exercises, our education portal engages and inspires students to learn about coral reefs and to become stewards of this vital ecosystem.

    • The application period for the 2023 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now closed, but will open again in the fall. This annual art contest encourages students to learn about important ocean science and conservation issues through art. The competition is open to middle and high school students 11-19 years old, with prizes of up to $500 awarded to the winning entries.

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    Today, we stand united for World Reef Awareness Day!🪸 On this important day, we raise our voices to highlight the urgent need to protect and conserve coral reefs. At the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, we are dedicated to preserving these invaluable ecosystems. Here's what we're doing:🔬 Cutting-Edge Research: Through research, we deepen our understanding of coral reef ecosystems, their biodiversity, and the threats they face.🌍 Global Impact: We collaborate with international partners, organizations, and governments to drive global action for reef conservation.📚 Education and Outreach: We empower communities through education, outreach, and citizen science programs, inspiring them to become stewards of the oceans.🌱 Sustainable Solutions: We promote sustainable practices and innovative approaches to ensure the long-term health and resilience of coral reefs.Let's join forces and protect these breathtaking ecosystems for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference. 🌎💙🪸 Learn more about our work to protect and conserve coral reefs:: https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/about/ Images taken on our #GlobalReefExpedition in #FrenchPolynesia, ©Michele Westmorland/iLCP#WorldReefAwarenessDay #WorldReefDay ... See MoreSee Less
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    A Hawksbill sea turtle swims over a coral reef in the process of bleaching in the Chagos Archipelago in 2015. While we were there surveying the reefs, we witnessed a mass bleaching event in process. Corals were losing their zooxanthellae and in the process turning a variety of colors, from pure white, to pink, and even shades of blue.Learn more about coral bleaching on our Coral Reef Education Portal: https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portal/ ... See MoreSee Less
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    The Ocean-Shot Project, spearheaded by climate scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan, launched in 2021 to develop a "massive, first-of-its-kind" coral reef restoration initiative in the Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda. "We lose more coral reefs in a day that we can restore in a decade," Brosnan told CBS News. "Our progress towards protecting coral reefs – which ultimately protect us – is too slow. So Ocean-Shot is about literally rebuilding the reefs, the architecture of the reefs, for the future."The Ocean-Shot Project launched in 2021 to develop a "massive, first-of-its-kind" coral reef restoration initiative in the Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda. ... See MoreSee Less
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