The fourth research expedition to the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia took place at Farasan Banks, an area that had not been scientifically surveyed since Jacques Cousteau visited the area in the 1950s. Our research focused on habitat mapping, underwater surveys of reef life, and a health examination of the reef.
Connecting People, Art, and Oceans: Championing Conservation at the 2025 IUCN Congress
The IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together thousands of leaders and decision-makers from governments, non-profit organizations, civil society, Indigenous groups, and the private sector to shape global conservation policy and action. This influential gathering serves as a platform to share knowledge, build partnerships, and advance initiatives that protect our planet’s biodiversity.
As a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation was honored to take part in the Congress, joining a global community of leaders, organizations, and changemakers committed to protecting nature and advancing sustainable futures.
