Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
Providing science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health
Previously, you heard the voices of the students in our B.A.M. program. Now, it’s time to hear how the students at William Knibb Memorial High School in Jamaica feel about our J.A.M.I.N. program. “My favorite part of the program was planting our …
Throughout the B.A.M. and J.A.M.I.N. programs, we evaluate each program by surveying students in each of the three phases of the mangrove education and restoration process. We use this information to gauge how much information the students initially know regarding mangroves and their attitudes …
A new initiative aimed at saving Jamaica’s natural resources is underway, initiated by Mikhail Jobson, Executive Director of the Sea the Change Foundation and a partner of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s J.A.M.I.N. program. At the heart of this vision is Jobson Bay Eco-Beach Park, a breathtaking 385-acre stretch of coastline brimming with mangrove forests, beaches, and vital marine habitats. The goal? To transform it into a living classroom, a sanctuary, and a symbol of sustainable development for future generations.
Recently, we had the honor of representing William Knibb Memorial High School at a special stakeholder workshop sponsored by the UNDP Implemented Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP). The workshop was dedicated to shaping the future of this park and its potential designation as both a mangrove reserve and a fish sanctuary. Joining us was our mentor, Ms. Fulvia Nugent, our Head of Science and a longtime champion of the J.A.M.I.N. program.
As J.A.M.I.N. students, we’re no strangers to Jobson Bay Eco-Beach Park. We’ve taken field trips to study its ecosystems firsthand and even planted our own mangrove seedlings along its shores. Because of our ongoing involvement with the park and our growing knowledge of mangrove conservation, we were proud to be invited to the table as youth stakeholders in this important project.
The ocean is a shared resource—and a fragile one. Every time a boat sets out to sea, it has the potential to impact marine ecosystems. But it doesn’t have to. With the right knowledge and tools, boaters can reduce their …
April 2025 marks the end of an exciting milestone: a full decade of J.A.M.I.N. (Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves In Nature)! That’s 10 years of students getting their feet muddy, their minds curious, and their hands deep in the science of mangrove restoration. Our …
Every boat on the water has the power to protect—or harm—our ocean. That’s the message at the heart of Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans, a global campaign from the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN). An official activity of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, this campaign aims to promote safe and environmentally responsible boating practices that safeguard both people and marine ecosystems.
As part of this initiative, we are hosting a free, four-part webinar series to empower mariners, conservationists, and ocean advocates with practical knowledge to protect the ocean through safe navigation.
Today at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) and the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) proudly launched Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans, a joint campaign that promotes safe and environmentally responsible boating practices.
Unveiled by IFAN’s Development Manager Francesca Pradelli during the Ocean Decade Forum, the campaign encourages mariners to take simple, proactive steps to avoid harming sensitive marine ecosystems such as coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds. At its heart, Navigate with Care is about advancing two vital and connected goals: safety at sea and protection of marine life…
We hope you enjoyed meeting Gia, the first-place winner for ages 11-14 of our 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Hyungjun Chin, the first-place winner in our 15-19-year-old age group! Hyungjun is a humble and …
Charting a safe course for our ocean The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) and the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) have joined forces to launch the Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans campaign. This initiative …
The Science Without Borders® Challenge continues to inspire young artists around the world to use their creativity for a cause. This year’s first-place winner in the 11–14 age group, Gia Kim, stood out for her compelling take on the 2025 theme: Marine Keystone Species. I could immediately tell how passionate Gia was about the message she wanted to convey in her artwork—she fully understood the impact these tiny but mighty creatures make. Her piece highlights krill, a small but essential species in the ocean food web, and communicates a powerful message about the threats they face from global warming…