Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
Providing science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health
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 innovation. At the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, STEAM plays a central role in our educational programs as we inspire students to explore the natural world while connecting knowledge across disciplines…
Published in Ecological Indicators Abstract In terrestrial landscapes, the spectral variability hypothesis (SVH) enables estimation of species diversity from satellite data, thereby allowing biodiversity assessments to be upscaled. Whether the SVH works in the marine realm is an open question. …
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 …
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 …
We are thrilled to announce the launch of another exciting year for our Mangrove Education and Restoration Programs! These programs empower students and educators to protect and restore vital mangrove ecosystems, which play a critical role in maintaining coastal protection, biodiversity, …
For over ten years, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has empowered Jamaican students to protect and restore one of their most valuable natural resources—mangrove forests. Mangroves are vital to coastal communities, protecting shores from storms, filtering water, and …
By Farid Sharifi My name is Farid Sharifi. I was contacted to work on the Spanish translation of the Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book. The book was illustrated by Ryan Sobel, a personal friend of mine. I decided to help …