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Bringing the Wonders of Coral Reefs to…

March 13, 2024

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In the world of virtual education, the unexpected often becomes the norm. This held true for me as I embarked on a unique teaching experience with Cub Scouts from Chevy Chase, Maryland, all the way from the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory in …

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Echinoderms: My Favorite Spiny-skinned…

March 5, 2024

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Beyond our excursions to the mangroves, our mangrove animal show-and-tell stands out as one of the most beloved activities in both our Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) and the Bahamas Awareness in Mangroves (B.A.M.) programs. Despite the rich diversity of marine life …

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Connecting Threads: B.A.M. and…

February 29, 2024

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One of my favorite parts of the Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) and the Bahamas Awareness in Mangroves (B.A.M.) programs is teaching students about the mangrove food web. In the current phase of our Mangrove Education and Restoration programs, we delve into the …

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From Space to Seabed: Researchers use…

February 13, 2024

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Researchers used Earth-orbiting satellites to map coral reef biodiversity at a global scale to show that areas of high habitat diversity also have high species diversity. This new satellite mapping technique, developed by researchers at the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) and the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, can help guide future efforts to identify and protect highly biodiverse reefs...

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Remotely sensed habitat diversity…

February 9, 2024

Published in Remote Sensing of Environment  Abstract The ability to map coral reef biodiversity from orbit would greatly advance marine spatial planning. Presently, reef biodiversity is measured in situ by divers, but this method is inefficient and expensive. Remote sensing techniques …

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From Space to Seabed: Researchers use…

February 9, 2024

Researchers from the University of Miami and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation used Earth-orbiting satellites to map coral reef biodiversity at a global scale to show that areas of high habitat diversity also have high species diversity.

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The Living Ocean Foundation’s 2023…

February 7, 2024

The Khaled bin Sultan Living Ocean Foundation's 2023 Annual Report Cover, featuring a student's drawing of an endangered fish with black and white stripes from their annual student art contest, the Science Without Borders Challenge.

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It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the release of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s 2023 Annual Report. This report encapsulates the dedication, hard work, and remarkable achievements of our foundation over the past year …

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2023 Annual Report

February 7, 2024

The Khaled bin Sultan Living Ocean Foundation's 2023 Annual Report Cover, featuring a student's drawing of an endangered fish with black and white stripes from their annual student art contest, the Science Without Borders Challenge.

Over the past year, we have made significant strides in our mission to protect, preserve, and restore the health of our oceans. See some of what we were able to accomplish in our 2023 Annual Report. Highlights include: Harnessing our …

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One month left to apply to the Science…

January 30, 2024

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There is still time to participate in our international student art competition, the Science Without Borders® Challenge! Students must submit their artwork by March 4 for their chance to win up to $500.  This year the Science Without Borders® Challenge theme is …

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The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans…

November 30, 2023

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The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) will be participating in COP28 this December 2023. The 28th annual United Nations climate meeting is being hosted by the UAE and will be held at Expo City in Dubai. The United Nations COP or “Conference of Parties” is the highest decision-making process on climate issues as it convenes over 70,000 delegates, heads of state, and world leaders. KSLOF is honored to be participating in several events at COP28 this year to discuss the role of philanthropy in ocean conservation, upcoming projects that focus on monitoring and restoration of coral reefs, and the importance of preserving global biodiversity through coral reef protection...

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