For hundreds of millions of years, coral reefs have supported life in our oceans. Although they cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, they provide habitat for at least 25% of all marine species. They also support people around
When I had the amazing opportunity to traverse the Chagos Archipelago with the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation on their Global Reef Expedition back in 2015, the heart of my work involved sampling corals to assess their stress levels
Today marked a significant milestone in our journey—our first port of call in Latin America. We woke up to the gentle hum of the Peace Boat docking in Cristóbal, Panama. After a day of learning and connecting at sea, the
After a few whirlwind days on land, today gave us something we hadn’t had yet—time at sea. We spent the day aboard MV Pacific World, Peace Boat’s vessel, getting our sea legs and settling into life onboard as we sailed
Our final day in Jamaica began as Peace Boat’s MV Pacific World docked in Montego Bay, which the organization frequently visits. While stepping aboard a ship with more than 1,700 passengers was an adventure in itself, the heart of the
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, we transitioned from the sea to the soul with a visit to the Rastafari Indigenous Village near Montego Bay. There, we were warmly welcomed into a community deeply rooted in spirituality, nature, and
The Peace Boat US Youth for SDGs cohort embarked on an immersive learning journey in Jamaica. As a guest educator for the Peace Boat with local knowledge, I had the honor of introducing 13 passionate youth to the country and
The IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together thousands of leaders and decision-makers from governments, non-profit organizations, civil society, Indigenous groups, and the private sector to shape global conservation policy and action. This influential gathering serves as a platform to share
Ten years. Thousands of students taught. Thousands of mangrove seedlings propagated and planted. Countless memories. This past April, we proudly celebrated the 10-year anniversary of J.A.M.I.N. (Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature), marking a decade-long journey of empowering Jamaican youth through
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to partner with #NatureForAll, Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, and Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs to launch the #NatureForAll 30×30 Art Contest. This global art competition invites students ages 5–19 to imagine what our
