The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is conducting the largest coral reef survey in history: the Global Reef Expedition.  Over the course of 6 years, the Expedition will circumnavigate the globe to study the health and resilience of coral reefs. We are collecting data about some of the world's most remote reefs and building up a picture of how reefs are faring in today's changing climate. The primary goals of the Global Reef Expedition are to map and characterize coral reef ecosystems, identify their current status and major threats, and examine factors that enhance their ability to resist, survive and recover from major disturbance events. The Expedition is providing scientists, governments, organizations, and local communities with maps, information, and science-based solutions they can use to develop effective management strategies for coral reefs. See below for the press kit. For media inquiries and interview requests, contact [email protected].  

Press Kit Items:

• 2021

  Bahamas Awareness of Mangroves (B.A.M.) Case Statement

  The Bahamas Awareness of Mangroves (B.A.M.) program is an immersive, yearlong experiential education program that engages students and teachers to learn about, restore, and monitor mangroves.

• 2015

  Global Reef Expedition Background Information & Itinerary

  Background information about the science and locations of the Global Reef Expedition

• 2015

  Global Reef Expedition Prospectus

  The Prospectus provides information about the goals and purposes of the Global Reef Expedition

• 2015

  Global Reef Expedition Research Plan

  The Research Plan provides information about the scientific research we are conducting on the Global Reef Expedition

• 2015

  Staff Biographies

  Global Reef Expedition explorers available for interviews

• 2015

  High Resolution Images from the Global Reef Expedition

• 2015

  Living Oceans Foundation Accomplishments