September 18, 2024
Written by Liz Thompson
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) recently took part in the Fourth Foundations Dialogue, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 3-5, 2024. Hosted by the Fundação Grupo Boticário de Proteção à Natureza alongside key partners UNESCO Ocean and UNESCO, this gathering was part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the Ocean Decade). With over 30 global philanthropic foundations in attendance, the event focused on exploring strategic actions, pooling resources, and enhancing investments in ocean conservation.
Participating in the Fourth Foundations Dialogue provided KSLOF with the opportunity to collaborate with leading voices in ocean conservation, discuss pressing marine issues, and develop strategies for the future.
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September 11, 2024
Written by Amy Heemsoth
As the new academic year begins, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is thrilled to introduce a range of innovative educational tools designed to inspire and engage your students. Our resources offer a diverse range of interactive classroom activities, …
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September 4, 2024
Written by Amy Heemsoth
The 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open, inviting young artists from around the globe to participate. This year's theme, "Marine Keystone Species," highlights plants and animals whose existence is essential to the health and balance of marine ecosystems.
Why Focus on Marine Keystone Species?
A keystone species plays a critical role in its ecosystem, much like the keystone in an arch. The ecosystem could collapse without these species, much like an arch would crumble without its keystone. These species aren't necessarily the most abundant or the largest, but their impact is profound. In the ocean, they might be a coral, a predatory fish, or even a specific type of algae, each playing a unique and irreplaceable role in their habitat.
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August 29, 2024
Written by Liz Thompson
As a committed member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to actively contribute to global and regional conservation efforts. Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in two IUCN events in the United States: the IUCN-US Annual Meeting and the 8th Regional Conservation Forum for the United States. These events, held at Conservation International in Arlington, VA and online, brought together key stakeholders from across the nation to address transformative actions necessary for achieving a nature-positive future.
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August 27, 2024
Written by Liz Thompson
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is honored to partner with the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) on the upcoming “Status of Coral Reefs of the World” report, which we plan to release next year. This report is an essential tool …
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July 31, 2024
Written by Liz Thompson
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to announce the release of the third issue of “Unite for Nature,” the IUCN Members magazine. As a dedicated member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), we are …
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July 24, 2024
Written by Amy Heemsoth
During our time in Jamaica, we had the incredible opportunity to engage with the local community through our Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program. One highlight of my visit was participating in an Open Day event hosted by our partners …
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July 18, 2024
Written by Amy Heemsoth
Previously, you heard the voices of the students in our B.A.M. program. Now, it’s time to hear how the students in Jamaica feel about our J.A.M.I.N. program. “This program is honestly top-tier. The trips were fun and informative. I would do this …
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July 16, 2024
Written by Amy Heemsoth
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 …
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July 11, 2024
Written by Amy Heemsoth
With the end of the school year drawing near, our students prepared for the final phase of our B.A.M. and J.A.M.I.N. programs. They had been involved in a long-term experiment spanning eight months, which included hands-on work, data collection, and nurturing mangrove propagules. For …
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