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
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
In April 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming Juan Narvaez, Regional Sustainability Manager for Playa Hotels & Resorts, to celebrate the graduation of William Knibb Memorial High School grade 12 students from the Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature
As a resident of Saudi Arabia, I’m frequently met with puzzled looks when I express my passion for ocean conservation. People often wonder why someone living in a desert would be concerned about the health of the oceans. Similarly, despite
My journey to Jobson Bay Eco-Beach Park was nothing short of magical. As I approached the park, the sight of pristine white beaches, partially lined with large red mangrove trees, took my breath away. Just offshore, nearby seagrass beds swayed
Seeing a former student grow into a passionate advocate for the environment is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Still, nothing compares to the joy of welcoming that former student as a colleague. So, when I learned
