Today marked a significant milestone in our journey—our first port of call in Latin America. We woke up to the gentle hum of the Peace Boat docking in Cristóbal, Panama. After a day of learning and connecting at sea, the
After a few whirlwind days on land, today gave us something we hadn’t had yet—time at sea. We spent the day aboard MV Pacific World, Peace Boat’s vessel, getting our sea legs and settling into life onboard as we sailed
Our final day in Jamaica began as Peace Boat’s MV Pacific World docked in Montego Bay, which the organization frequently visits. While stepping aboard a ship with more than 1,700 passengers was an adventure in itself, the heart of the
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, we transitioned from the sea to the soul with a visit to the Rastafari Indigenous Village near Montego Bay. There, we were warmly welcomed into a community deeply rooted in spirituality, nature, and
The Peace Boat US Youth for SDGs cohort embarked on an immersive learning journey in Jamaica. As a guest educator for the Peace Boat with local knowledge, I had the honor of introducing 13 passionate youth to the country and
Ten years. Thousands of students taught. Thousands of mangrove seedlings propagated and planted. Countless memories. This past April, we proudly celebrated the 10-year anniversary of J.A.M.I.N. (Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature), marking a decade-long journey of empowering Jamaican youth through
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to partner with #NatureForAll, Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, and Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs to launch the #NatureForAll 30×30 Art Contest. This global art competition invites students ages 5–19 to imagine what our
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
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
Most people are familiar with STEM education—the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math—but what happens when we add art to the mix? Enter STEAM: an educational approach that not only promotes analytical thinking and problem-solving but also creativity and
