March 25, 2025
Written by Liz Thompson
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) is dedicated to providing science-based solutions to protect, preserve, and restore the health of our living oceans. Over the past year, we have worked with partners around the world to advance this mission. Our 2024 Annual Report highlights our progress in coral reef conservation, mangrove restoration, and ocean literacy, as well as our growing role in international discussions on marine conservation.
More than two decades ago, our founder, HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan, established the Living Oceans Foundation with a vision to safeguard the marine environment for future generations. Today, we are proud to carry forward his legacy, applying science, outreach, and education to develop science-based solutions that protect marine ecosystems...
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March 25, 2025
Over the past year, we have continued to make significant strides in our mission to protect, preserve, and restore the health of our living oceans. Explore some of what we have accomplished in our 2024 Annual Report. Highlights include: Applying …
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March 20, 2025
Written by Amy Heemsoth
The moment has arrived! After unveiling the semi-finalists in the 11-14 year-old category, we are now excited to introduce the talented young artists who made it to the semi-finals in the 15-19 year-old category of the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge. …
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March 18, 2025
Written by Amy Heemsoth
The 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge has showcased the incredible creativity and scientific understanding of students from around the world. This year’s theme, “Marine Keystone Species,” inspired young artists to illustrate the vital role these species play in maintaining ocean ecosystems. Students …
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March 13, 2025
Written by Amy Heemsoth
Mangroves are some of the most fascinating ecosystems on Earth. These magnificent trees are found in coastal areas in the subtropics and tropics. They are unique because they have adapted to living in seawater and other harsh conditions that most …
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March 11, 2025
Written by Isabel Key
This guest blog comes from Isabel Key, a doctoral student at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Her research focuses on visual and acoustic methods for assessing the biodiversity of seagrass meadows in Scotland. As an interlude from her studies, she is currently …
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March 5, 2025
Written by Amy Heemsoth
Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate due to a variety of factors, including coastal development, pollution, and climate change. These ecosystems play a crucial role in protecting shorelines, supporting marine biodiversity, and storing carbon, yet they continue to be …
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February 27, 2025
Written by Liz Thompson
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) are joining forces to promote safer, more sustainable boating through the "Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans" campaign. This collaboration, born from a collaboration fostered by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’s Foundations Dialogue, highlights the power of joint efforts in ocean conservation...
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February 24, 2025
Written by Alexandra Dempsey
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 …
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January 30, 2025
Written by Liz Thompson
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 …
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