Science Without Borders®

Science Without Borders®

Science Without Borders® guides all of our work as we pursue our mission to preserve, protect and restore the world's oceans and aquatic resources.

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    • Our Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum is a great resource for students and teachers. Filled with lesson plans, videos, and interactive learning exercises, our education portal engages and inspires students to learn about coral reefs and to become stewards of this vital ecosystem.

    • The application period for the 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners! This annual art contest encourages students to learn about important ocean science and conservation issues through art. The competition is open to middle and high school students 11-19 years old, with prizes of up to $500 awarded to the winning entries.

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    Congratulations to the 15-19 year-old semi-finalists in our annual student art contest, the Science Without Borders® Challenge! This year’s theme was “Hidden Wonders of the Deep.” Participants were tasked with creating artwork depicting mysterious and unique deep-sea creatures or ecosystems, highlighting the beauty and diversity that often goes unseen. The students’ submissions were exceptional and will help to create awareness about life in the deep sea. Without further ado, we invite you to meet our 15-19 year old semi-finalists: ... See MoreSee Less
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    A new publication in the journal Coral Reefs, assessed the accuracy of the Allen Coral Atlas maps in New Caledonia. When these maps were compared to other benthic habitat maps, including the maps we made on the Global Reef Expedition, the study found our maps of New Caledonia's reefs were more accurate. The difference in accuracy was attributed primarily to our ability to ground-truth the maps with data we collected in the field.Learn more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00338-024-02481-0 ... See MoreSee Less
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    The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is delighted to reveal the first batch of semi-finalists in our annual student art competition, the Science Without Borders® Challenge! From bioluminescent jellyfish to alluring anglerfish, and from the feast of a whale fall to vibrant hydrothermal vent communities, these young artists have beautifully depicted the wonders of life in the deep sea. This year's competition was particularly fierce, as we received a record number of submissions from around the world. We invite you to join us in celebrating the remarkable talent of these young marine artists, and explore the brilliant artwork of the semi-finalists in our 11-14 year old age group! Learn more: https://livingoceansfoundation.org/announcing-2024-science-without-borders-challenge-semi-finalists-… ... See MoreSee Less
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    All About Mangroves: Supporting Healthy Reefs 🪸🐠 In this episode of our “All About Mangroves” series, discover how mangrove forests support healthy coral reef ecosystems. By keeping the water clean and clear and providing a safe place for coral reef fish to grow up, healthy mangrove forests help coral reefs thrive. 🌱 Don’t miss our next episode to learn how you can help protect our mangroves. Tune in next #MangroveMonday for more mangrove magic! ... See MoreSee Less
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    #FactFriday: The ocean absorbs much of the excess carbon dioxide produced from the burning of fossil fuels. As the ocean absorbs this rampant increase in CO2, it reacts with seawater, changing the ocean’s chemistry. This process is called #oceanacidification, and we are already seeing the negative impacts in our oceans. Here you can see the shell of the pteropod exposed to ocean acidification is weaker and has visible damage, making it harder for the animal to survive. 📸: @NOAA Learn more on our education portal: https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portal/ ... See MoreSee Less
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