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.
The most critical part of creating benthic habitat maps is the ground-truthing process for several reasons. First, exploring the research site improves the producer’s understanding of the landscape being mapped, thus allowing them to assess the maps qualitatively as they
