Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
Providing science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health
This alliance will raise awareness of ocean conservation by expanding the reach of the Foundation’s educational content through the World Technology global platform. NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 – World Technology, a global platform with a mission to celebrate human …
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to announce that we have joined the MENA Oceans Network as a Founding Network Member. Our President, HRH Princess Hala, signed the agreement with Tatiana Antonelli Abella, Founder & Managing Director of Goumbook and Chair of the MENA Oceans Initiative. It was signed at the Riyadh Blue Talks in Saudi Arabia and marked a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to advancing ocean conservation in the MENA region…
Mangroves are some of the most fascinating ecosystems on Earth. These magnificent trees are found in coastal areas in the subtropics and tropics. They are unique because they have adapted to living in seawater and other harsh conditions that most …
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) is honored to have participated in the SHAMS Coral Restoration Forum, a pivotal event dedicated to the future of coral restoration in the Red Sea. Hosted by SHAMS (General Organization for the …
This year’s Science Without Borders® Challenge invites students from around the world to explore the topic of marine keystone species. Designed to inspire creativity and deepen understanding of ocean conservation, this international art competition challenges students to depict marine keystone species and …
The Living Oceans Foundation is proud to join 25 other philanthropic organizations in signing the Rio Action Statement, an innovative commitment to advance the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). This joint statement, crafted at the Fourth Ocean Decade Foundations Dialogue meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, outlines a strategic roadmap for mobilizing resources, fostering collaboration, and strengthening communication to support ocean science initiatives ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference…
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) was honored to participate in two major United Nations conferences in late 2024—COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, and COP16, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At both events, the Foundation’s President, HRH Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan, emphasized the critical connections between land, ocean, and people. She also shared the Foundation’s efforts to build climate resilience, protect marine ecosystems, and support coastal communities worldwide…
Published in ICES Journal of Marine Science Abstract Millions of people’s livelihoods rely on artisanal fisheries. However, in many regions fishers are increasingly facing ciguatera poisoning, a seafood-borne illness. The toxin, produced by benthic dinoflagellates, can spread through marine food …
Published in Ecological Indicators Abstract In terrestrial landscapes, the spectral variability hypothesis (SVH) enables estimation of species diversity from satellite data, thereby allowing biodiversity assessments to be upscaled. Whether the SVH works in the marine realm is an open question. …
At COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation proudly launched the Arabic version of the Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book. This event marked an important milestone in our efforts to expand global access …