Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
Providing science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health
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February 24, 2025
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) is honored to have participated in the SHAMS Coral Restoration Forum, a pivotal event dedicated to the future of coral restoration in the Red Sea. Hosted by SHAMS (General Organization for the …
January 30, 2025
There’s still time to enter this year’s Science Without Borders® Challenge! Students must submit their artwork by March 3, 2025, for a chance to win scholarships of up to $500. The theme for the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is “Marine …
January 28, 2025
This year’s Science Without Borders® Challenge invites students from around the world to explore the topic of marine keystone species. Designed to inspire creativity and deepen understanding of ocean conservation, this international art competition challenges students to depict marine keystone species and …
January 14, 2025
The Living Oceans Foundation is proud to join 25 other philanthropic organizations in signing the Rio Action Statement, an innovative commitment to advance the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). This joint statement, crafted at the Fourth Ocean Decade Foundations Dialogue meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, outlines a strategic roadmap for mobilizing resources, fostering collaboration, and strengthening communication to support ocean science initiatives ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference...
January 9, 2025
Most people are familiar with STEM education—the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math—but what happens when we add art to the mix? Enter STEAM: an educational approach that not only promotes analytical thinking and problem-solving but also creativity and innovation. At the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, STEAM plays a central role in our educational programs as we inspire students to explore the natural world while connecting knowledge across disciplines...
January 7, 2025
We are excited to announce the appointment of Kholoud AlDosari to the Board of Directors of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF). Kholoud’s wealth of expertise and proven leadership make her a remarkable addition to our mission of protecting, restoring, and conserving coral reefs and tropical marine ecosystems worldwide. Kholoud AlDosari currently serves as the CEO of Northern Trust Saudi Arabia, where she oversees...
December 17, 2024
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) was honored to participate in two major United Nations conferences in late 2024—COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, and COP16, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At both events, the Foundation’s President, HRH Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan, emphasized the critical connections between land, ocean, and people. She also shared the Foundation’s efforts to build climate resilience, protect marine ecosystems, and support coastal communities worldwide...
December 12, 2024
According to the World Health Organization, over 700 million people in low-lying coastal areas and Small Island Developing States are exposed to extreme sea-level events, including tsunamis. While improving infrastructure and early warning systems are essential steps to prevent the …
December 10, 2024
Published in ICES Journal of Marine Science Abstract Millions of people’s livelihoods rely on artisanal fisheries. However, in many regions fishers are increasingly facing ciguatera poisoning, a seafood-borne illness. The toxin, produced by benthic dinoflagellates, can spread through marine food …
December 10, 2024
Published in Ecological Indicators Abstract In terrestrial landscapes, the spectral variability hypothesis (SVH) enables estimation of species diversity from satellite data, thereby allowing biodiversity assessments to be upscaled. Whether the SVH works in the marine realm is an open question. …
