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 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open! 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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    Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation has launched their 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest – Your Story, Our Ocean –which encourages you to explore the many ways our ocean sustains, protects, and inspires us. Bow Seat invites you to think about your personal connection to the ocean – whether you’re coastal or landlocked – through the value it brings to your life. The benefits of the ocean are widespread and multifaceted, from food production to climate regulation to artistic inspiration. Go through the sub-themes and explore the topics that resonate with you. Share how the ocean has shaped your story through art, writing, performance, film, or multimedia. How does the ocean sustain, protect, and inspire you?👉 Learn more & apply: https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/ ... See MoreSee Less
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    🌊 The 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge is open! 🎨The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation invites student artists from around the world to enter our annual international art contest — the Science Without Borders® Challenge!This year’s theme, “Microscopic Marine Life,” celebrates the ocean’s tiniest life forms that play a huge role in keeping our planet healthy. These unseen organisms form the foundation of marine food webs, produce oxygen, and help regulate Earth’s climate. 🌍💙We’re calling on students ages 11–19 who are enrolled in primary or secondary school (or the home-school equivalent) to create original, hand-drawn artwork that reveals the hidden beauty and importance of microscopic life beneath the waves.🏆 Win scholarships up to $500 📅 Deadline: March 2, 2026 💻 Learn more & enter: http://www.lof.org/SWBChallengeThe contest is free to enter and open to students worldwide. Share this post to help inspire the next generation of ocean advocates and artists! 🌊✨#ScienceWithoutBordersChallenge #MicroscopicMarineLife #STEAMEducation #OceanConservation #YouthArt #MarineScience #ArtForTheOcean #LivingOceansFoundation #SciArt ... See MoreSee Less
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    ⚓ Meet the Experts Behind #NavigateWithCare: Reefs are Nature’s Ally 🪸🐠We’re excited to introduce the panelists for the next webinar in our #NavigateWithCare series, taking place on Thursday, October 16, at 9:00 AM FJT / 5:00 PM EST / 11:00 PM CEST.This free online event—hosted by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) and the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN)—brings together leading voices in marine science and navigation to explore how protecting reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows safeguards not only marine life, but also people and vessels at sea.🎙️ Meet our speakers:🔹 Juliet Karisa – Research Scientist, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)🔹 Ian McLeod – Adjunct Professor, JCU: James Cook University, Australia🔹 Thierry Nervale – Director, Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA)🔹 Krista D. Sherman – Senior Scientist, Perry Institute for Marine ScienceOur panelists will share insights on how mariners can help protect these vital coastal ecosystems by navigating safely and responsibly—because a healthy ocean supports safer, more resilient coasts for everyone.📅 Register today: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/…Together, we can #NavigateWithCare—protecting both people and the planet. 🌍⚓ ... See MoreSee Less
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