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 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open! 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. Enter by March 3, 2025 for your chance to win.

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    👩‍🔬👀 Close your eyes. Picture a scientist.Did you imagine someone like YOU?At the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, we believe science is for everyone. 🌊Scientists aren’t just people in lab coats—they’re divers, explorers, data crunchers, and ocean protectors from all walks of life. 🧪 Explore our “Meet a Scientist” series and see how diverse, passionate, and powerful scientists truly are: https://livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portal/… #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #ScienceWithoutBorders #NatureForAll #LoveNature #WomenandGirlsInScienceDay ... See MoreSee Less
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    🌊 Calling all young artists! 🎨 The 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is here!Create a stunning 2D artwork featuring a marine keystone species and show how it plays a vital role in its ecosystem.How to Enter:1️⃣ Research this year’s theme: Marine Keystone Species.2️⃣ Create your artwork by hand. Be creative and showcase your talent!3️⃣ Submit online at LOF.org/SWBChallenge by March 3, 2025.Winners will have their art featured globally and can win amazing prizes! 🌍Start creating today—don’t wait until the last minute! 📷 Polar bears are a keystone species in the Arctic ecosystem. As apex predators, they play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the marine food web, primarily by regulating seal populations, which impacts the overall health of the ecosystem. ... See MoreSee Less
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    We’re excited to share this incredible video from our partners at Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS), which showcases the importance of mangroves in The Bahamas! 🌿🌊 These coastal forests are essential for protecting our shores, providing habitat for marine life, and fighting climate change.Through our Bahamas Awareness of Mangroves (BAM) program, we work with FRIENDS to educate and empower young environmental stewards to protect mangroves for future generations. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more about the wonderful world of mangroves: ... See MoreSee Less
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    ⏳ Only ONE MONTH LEFT to enter the Science Without Borders® Challenge! 🌊🎨 Our international student art contest invites primary and secondary students aged 11-19 to showcase their creativity and passion for our living oceans. This year, we are asking them to illustrate a marine keystone species and its role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Submit your artwork by March 3, 2025, for a chance to win scholarships of up to $500! 💰🔗 Read our latest blog to learn more: https://livingoceansfoundation.org/one-month-left-to-apply-to-our-international-student-art-contest-… ... See MoreSee Less
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    🧑‍🎨 Don’t miss your chance to inspire change and showcase your creativity in the Science Without Borders® Challenge! 🎨 This international art competition invites primary and secondary students aged 11-19 to create artwork based on this year’s theme: “Marine Keystone Species.” Highlight the vital role these species play in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems and compete for scholarships of up to $500. The competition is open to primary and secondary students worldwide, with awards in two age categories (11-14 and 15-19). ⏲️ The deadline to apply is March 3, 2025. Start your masterpiece today and help raise awareness about the importance of healthy oceans! Learn more about the contest and how to apply in our latest blog: https://livingoceansfoundation.org/one-month-left-to-apply-to-our-international-student-art-contest-… 📷 2021 #ScienceWithoutBorders Finalist "The Magic of Mangroves" by Chien-Hui Stella Chuang, Age 16, Taiwan. Her artwork features mangroves, which are important #KeystoneSpecies that provide critical habitat for marine life, stabilize coastlines, and support entire ecosystems by filtering water, storing carbon, and protecting against erosion. #NatureForAll #SciArt #OceanLiteracy #ArtContest #OceanArt ... See MoreSee Less
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