Behind every Foundation program is a community of dedicated people working together to better understand and protect our ocean. This collection features guest posts written by scientists, educators, interns, students, conservation professionals, partners, and other collaborators who have contributed to the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s work over the years. Sharing their own experiences and perspectives, these authors provide unique insights into our research, education, and conservation initiatives, offering readers a deeper understanding of the people and partnerships that make our work possible.
As a passionate advocate for ocean conservation, I recently had the privilege of translating the first book in the Khaled Bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book series on coral bleaching from English to French. This experience
Following the mass bleaching events that endangered coral reefs in 2023, we published the first book in our Reefs at Risk: Activity and Coloring Book series, focusing on coral bleaching. Unfortunately, mass bleaching events have continued into 2024 in the southern hemisphere, with
On Sunday, June 16, I had the incredible opportunity to represent the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation on the Peace Boat’s ship, the MV Pacific World, which docked in New York City to celebrate the United Nations World Oceans Day.
We are thrilled to announce that our partners, Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS), have launched Ecosystems of The Bahamas, the newest teacher’s guide highlighting the Bahamian environment. Designed for use in high school classrooms, Ecosystems of The Bahamas contains background
Hello, I am Luz Verónica Delvasto Algarín, an enthusiastic environmentalist with a deep commitment to marine conservation and restoration. My journey in marine science and passion for environmental education have led me to a vital role as an Outreach Volunteer
Earlier this month, our partners at the Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) hosted a four-day workshop in Mombasa, Kenya, to identify challenges surrounding coral reef conservation and restoration in the Global South. The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans
In the world of virtual education, the unexpected often becomes the norm. This held true for me as I embarked on a unique teaching experience with Cub Scouts from Chevy Chase, Maryland, all the way from the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory in
Beyond our excursions to the mangroves, our mangrove animal show-and-tell stands out as one of the most beloved activities in both our Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) and the Bahamas Awareness in Mangroves (B.A.M.) programs. Despite the rich diversity of marine life
As the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp with the promise of a new school year, our team is once again gearing up for a fresh start. While I may no longer be a formal educator, the
In the wake of the devastating mass bleaching events that swept across the northern hemisphere’s coral reefs during the scorching summer of 2023, the importance of coral reef education has never been more important. As students settle into their academic
