Behind every Foundation program is a community of dedicated people working together to better understand and protect our ocean. This collection features guest posts written by scientists, educators, interns, students, conservation professionals, partners, and other collaborators who have contributed to the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s work over the years. Sharing their own experiences and perspectives, these authors provide unique insights into our research, education, and conservation initiatives, offering readers a deeper understanding of the people and partnerships that make our work possible.
Previously, you heard the voices of the students in our B.A.M. program. Now, it’s time to hear how the students in Jamaica feel about our J.A.M.I.N. program. “This program is honestly top-tier. The trips were fun and informative. I would
After a hiatus of over two years due to the unforeseen impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were eager to resume the Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) this past school year. With its return came several changes, and
The sun is blazing intensely in a cloudless sky, and the lack of a breeze makes the sulfur, rotten egg-like smell even more intense. It feels like 95°F (35°C) and I am sweating profusely as I trudge through the mangroves,
Six months ago, I was certain that I would be travelling to Indonesia to research mangrove crabs for my master’s thesis. The project was funded, and I was prepared to leave for Indonesia when suddenly, I received information that local
I see the twinkle of anticipation in my colleagues’ eyes as they hold up their phones waiting to record me filling my lungs to say, “Gooooood moooorning, Port Antonio High School!” My colleagues at Alligator Head Foundation beam and I
In 2018, we partnered with Alligator Head Foundation to implement our Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program in Port Antonio, Jamaica. Through this program, we have educated teachers and youth about the mangrove ecosystem. Although this initiative has
