Protect Our Coral Reefs

May 1, 2014

Written by Liz Thompson

Winners of the 2014 Science Without Borders® Challenge

The 2014 Science Without Borders® Challenge showcased exceptional student artwork focused on the theme Protect Our Coral Reefs. Riley Samels from Ohio took first place with his powerful piece Reef in a Bottle, which creatively conveyed the importance of protecting coral reefs from pollution, inspired by his own experiences with damaged reefs. His artwork delivered a clear environmental message, combining the classic “ship in a bottle” concept with a call for recycling and reef preservation.

Second place was awarded to Anika Biene Padrigo from the Philippines for My Beloved Coral Reefs. Anika’s artwork captured the beauty of coral reefs and highlighted the need for conservation through a personal, heartfelt perspective. Joint third place winners included Kang San Kim from South Korea with Two Faces of Coral Reefs and Hiba Khamlichi from Morocco for Coral Reefs For Ever. Both pieces explored the challenges coral reefs face and emphasized the urgency of protecting them for future generations.

This year’s competition, which received entries from around the world, continues to inspire students to use their creativity to raise awareness about the critical need for coral reef conservation. The Foundation remains committed to fostering the next generation of environmental advocates through art and education.

Winners:

First Place: “Reef in a Bottle” by Riley Samels

Everything You Need to Know About the 2027 Science Without Borders® Challenge

Are you ready to combine your creativity with ocean science?

The 15th Annual Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open! Whether you’re participating for the first time or returning for another year, this guide will help you get started.

This year’s theme, Navigate With Care, invites students to explore how responsible navigation helps protect both people and life in the ocean. Through your artwork, you can compete for scholarships and international recognition while inspiring others to protect both people and life in the ocean.

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Today, the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) released Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025, the most comprehensive assessment to date of the status and trends of coral reefs worldwide. The report brings together an extraordinary amount of information collected over more than four decades—and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to have contributed data from the Global Reef Expedition to this global effort.

Winners of the 2014 Science Without Borders® Challenge

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