KSLOF was proud to be one of 17 foundations that signed on to The Bouknadel Statement. This joint statement was launched at the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, to raise awareness of the need to increase investment in ocean science to support sustainable development. The members of the Foundations Dialogue launched The Bouknadel Statement to affirm their commitment to invest in transformative ocean science. It recognizes the central role of the ocean in human health, safety, and wellbeing, and encourages the philanthropic community to increase their support of marine science and conservation. It also calls for foundations to recognize their unique role in supporting the co-design and communication of ocean science and urges them to help meet the ambitious goals of the Ocean Decade.
Connecting Ecosystems, Connecting People: How a Collaboration Brought Seagrass into the Spotlight
In marine ecology, we often think about ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds as separate, distinct places. But much like the human body, these ecosystems are interconnected—each system plays a vital role in supporting the health of the others and the communities that depend on them. When we understand these connections, we start to see the bigger picture…
