World Maritime Day 2025 marks a pivotal moment for global maritime safety and ocean protection. To celebrate the occasion, the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) are giving fresh momentum
Coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass meadows are more than just vibrant ecosystems—they are vital allies for people and the planet. They buffer coastlines from storms, support fisheries and local livelihoods, drive tourism, and even help keep waters cleaner 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
The ocean is vast, but it is also vulnerable. Every vessel that takes to the water—whether a cargo ship, fishing boat, or leisure craft—relies on tools to navigate safely. Among the most important of these are Aids to Navigation (AtoNs), such
For 25 years, one dedicated educator has taught Biology at William Knibb Memorial High School in Jamaica, rising through the ranks to become Head of the Science Department: Ms. Fulvia Nugent. Over the past decade, she has been deeply involved
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
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
