Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
Providing science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health
Do you know… a real oceanographer? In this Meet a Scientist video, you’ll learn about a real life oceanographer who has spent his life studying the oceans. Captain Renaud’s career in oceanography began at the Naval Academy where he earned …
Inside the Mangrove Forest In this short film you’ll learn what mangroves are and the importance of the complex ecosystem their forests create. Welcome to the mangrove forest, where the daily rhythm of the tides sets the pace. These coastal wetlands create …
This article written by Amy Heemsoth (KSLOF Education Director) about the KSLOF Mangrove Program in Jamaica and The Bahamas was recently featured in Seven Seas Magazine. Planting the [Mangrove] Seed Seven Seas Magazine August 1, 2016 Amy Heemsoth As I quietly walk …
Do you know… what is the crown of thorns starfish crisis? In this Crown of Thorns Starfish Crisis video, you’ll learn what crown of thorns starfish are and why they are the source of a crisis within our oceans. The crown-of-thorns …
Do you really know… what is coral? In this What is Coral video, you’ll learn what coral really is and how it functions within the reef ecosystem. Corals are animals. They are alive. Corals are made up of tiny animals called …
Do you know… what we do every day affects coral reefs? In this Ocean Pollution video, you’ll learn how man’s actions affect the fate of coral reefs and how we can make a difference. We may not realize it, but …
Do you know… how scientists name nature? In this Naming Nature video, you’ll learn what Classification is and more specifically, how it relates to coral reef ecology. Classification helps scientists tell species apart. This educational video explains modern biological classification …
The High Seas span our globe, covering half the earth. But they are unprotected. The UNESCO World Heritage Marine Programme, in close collaboration with IUCN, is exploring the potential of the 1972 World Heritage Convention to preserve places in areas …
Do you know… what is Ecology? In this What is Ecology video, you’ll learn what ecology is and more specifically, what is coral reef ecology. Ecology explores living things, plus the way they interact with one another, and their physical surroundings. …
Do you know… how corals bodies help ensure their survival? In this Form Fits Function video, you’ll learn how corals bodies are designed to ensure their survival. Ever heard the phrase form fits function? It’s when the shape of something is designed …
