Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
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FALMOUTH, JAMAICA — A local conservation effort is proving that young people can make a real difference in preserving Jamaica’s mangrove forests. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jamaican Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program, a transformative …
A local conservation effort is proving that young people can make a real difference in preserving Jamaica’s mangrove forests. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jamaican Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program, a transformative environmental education program that teaches students about the mangrove ecosystem and how to restore it. A collaboration between the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the University of the West Indies Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory (DBML), the program has empowered over 1,000 students to take conservation into their own hands, raised awareness of mangrove conservation in Falmouth and nationally, and planting nearly 2,500 mangrove trees, actively restoring this critical ecosystem.
Mangroves are some of the most fascinating ecosystems on Earth. These magnificent trees are found in coastal areas in the subtropics and tropics. They are unique because they have adapted to living in seawater and other harsh conditions that most …
This guest blog comes from Isabel Key, a doctoral student at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Her research focuses on visual and acoustic methods for assessing the biodiversity of seagrass meadows in Scotland. As an interlude from her studies, she is currently …
At COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation proudly launched the Arabic version of the Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book. This event marked an important milestone in our efforts to expand global access …
In April 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming Juan Narvaez, Regional Sustainability Manager for Playa Hotels & Resorts, to celebrate the graduation of William Knibb Memorial High School grade 12 students from the Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature …
My journey to Jobson Bay Eco-Beach Park was nothing short of magical. As I approached the park, the sight of pristine white beaches, partially lined with large red mangrove trees, took my breath away. Just offshore, nearby seagrass beds swayed …
Seeing a former student grow into a passionate advocate for the environment is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Still, nothing compares to the joy of welcoming that former student as a colleague. So, when I learned …
We are thrilled to announce the launch of another exciting year for our Mangrove Education and Restoration Programs! These programs empower students and educators to protect and restore vital mangrove ecosystems, which play a critical role in maintaining coastal protection, biodiversity, …
For over ten years, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has empowered Jamaican students to protect and restore one of their most valuable natural resources—mangrove forests. Mangroves are vital to coastal communities, protecting shores from storms, filtering water, and …
