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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 closed. 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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    🌊 Boaters can be powerful allies in protecting the ocean.Every boat that enters the water has the potential to leave a mark—propeller scars in seagrass beds, anchors dropped on coral reefs, or noise disrupting marine mammals. But with the right tools and awareness, these impacts can be minimized.Join us for Navigate with Care: Environmental Impacts of Boating, a free webinar designed to help boaters and mariners adopt safe and sustainable practices that protect both people and marine life.📅 Thursday, August 21, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM EDT / 4:00 PM CEST 🔗 Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/…In this #NavigateWithCare webinar, you’ll learn: ⚓ How boating activities impact coral reefs, seagrass beds, and marine mammals ⚓ Best practices to prevent groundings, collisions, and anchor damage ⚓ Real-world solutions like mooring buoys, route planning, and interpreting Aids to Navigation (AtoNs)This session is part of the Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans campaign, led by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN). As an endorsed activity of the UN Ocean Decade, the series empowers mariners, boaters, and ocean advocates to protect what matters most.Whether you’re a professional captain, a recreational boater, or simply care about the health of our seas, this webinar will show you how responsible boating keeps both people and the planet safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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    🌊 Celebrate National Coloring Book Day with a Dive into Ocean Education! 🌊At the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, we believe learning about the ocean can be as engaging as it is educational. Our Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book takes students ages 9–13 on an underwater adventure to explore the vibrant world of coral reefs—and the serious challenges they face.The first book in the series focuses on coral bleaching, helping students:🎨 Visualize and color the coral reef ecosystem🔬 Learn the science behind coral bleaching and its connection to climate change💡 Discover ways they can help protect coral reefsCreated in collaboration with artist Ryan Sobel, this interactive resource combines hands-on activities, coloring pages, and critical thinking exercises to foster ocean literacy and conservation awareness in the next generation.Available in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, the book is ready to be used in classrooms or at home by young ocean enthusiasts everywhere.📘 Download the first book in the series and start your ocean adventure today:https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/reefs-at-risk-activity-coloring-book/#OceanLiteracy #MarineEducation #NationalColoringBookDay #CoralReefs #STEMEducation #STEAMEducation #CoralBleaching #SciArt #ColoringBook ... See MoreSee Less
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    Our friends at the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs would like to invite young environmentalists to join Bow Seat's True Blue Fellowship Info Session to explore how Bow Seat supports youth-led projects that use the arts to inspire environmental action. When: Saturday, August 9th 10am - 11am EDTRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nF2kJHKUQPuzZFWjrpTiJg Whether you are just starting out with an idea, or already have a vision in motion, this session will help you understand the Fellowship program and what makes a strong application. The Fellowship is open to youth ages 13–24 worldwide, so come connect, learn, and take the first step toward turning your idea into impact. ... See MoreSee Less
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    🛥️ Webinar Announcement | Navigate with Care: Environmental Impacts of BoatingJoin us for the next installment of our Navigate with Care webinar series, brought to you by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and our partners at the INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR AIDS TO NAVIGATION (IFAN). This free webinar explores how boating practices affect sensitive marine ecosystems—and how we can minimize our impact.🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 21🕒 Time: 10:00 AM EDT / 4:00 PM CEST 📍 Register now: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/… 🎙️ Panelists include:🔸 Richard Falk, Director of Training and Qualifications, Royal Yachting Association (RYA)🔸 Felice Major, Deputy Director, Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization (BMMRO) 🔸 David Kline, Executive Director, Pacific Blue Foundation Whether you're a recreational boater or marine professional, you’ll learn practical steps to protect coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and marine mammals—while staying safe on the water.This webinar is part of our #NavigateWithCare campaign to promote safe and responsible boating, an endorsed action of the UN Ocean Decade. ... See MoreSee Less
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