The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is a global nonprofit that provides science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health. For more than 25 years, the Foundation has worked around the world to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources through scientific research, outreach, and education — three pillars that have made it a global leader in conservation.
The Foundation’s flagship initiative, the Global Reef Expedition, spanned more than a decade and stands as one of the most comprehensive coral-reef studies ever conducted. Through this expedition, the Foundation mapped and surveyed the health and resiliency of coral reefs across the globe, providing invaluable data that has shaped marine-conservation strategies worldwide. Today, the Foundation continues to support coral-reef conservation by sharing that data, using the knowledge to support science-based conservation initiatives, and co-designing strategies with local communities to protect these fragile ecosystems. The Foundation also runs the Mangrove Education and Restoration program, which works with schools and communities to raise awareness, teach conservation practices, and actively engage students and community members in the restoration of mangroves — habitats critical to coastal protection, carbon sequestration, and marine biodiversity.
In parallel, the Science Without Borders® Challenge is the Foundation’s annual international art contest that inspires students to be creative while raising awareness of critical ocean-science and conservation issues. The Foundation’s Navigate With Care program promotes safe and responsible boating to protect both people and the marine environment.
