Birth of an AtollKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2024-10-11 | Birth of an AtollScience Without Borders®: Conserving the TropicsKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2023-06-05 | To understand the crisis plaguing the world’s tropical oceans, the Khaled Bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) spent 10 years mapping and surveying the world’s reefs, collecting an array of scientific data, conducting outreach and education activities, and establishing a baseline status of the world’s reefs and nearshore habitats. The Science Without Borders®: Conserving the Tropics project will leverage this dataset for conservation, using it to improve the monitoring and management of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangrove forests. Using our network of in-country partners, this project will allow us to bring science, outreach, and education programs to small island developing states and least-developed countries, engage communities, improve ocean literacy, and develop science-based solutions to conserve tropical marine ecosystems.
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livingoceansfoundation.org/science/scientific-collaboration/science-without-borders-conserving-the-tropicsPlating Fungal Sample on a FTA CardKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2023-05-05 | Hey there, fellow Mangrove Detectives! You're getting closer to solving the mystery of the potential disease in your mangrove forest. You've plated your leaves in agar and watched different bacteria and/or fungi grow, but did you find the culprit? If you think you've identified the suspect, it's time to collect a sample and place it on an FTA card. But first, make sure to sterilize your instruments and follow all lab safety protocols. We're so close to uncovering the truth and protecting our precious mangrove forests! For more information and additional resources, head over to www.mangrovedetectives.org. Let's finish this investigation strong and make a difference in our environment!Plating Mangrove LeafKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2023-05-05 | Attention all Mangrove Detectives! You've located your potentially diseased mangrove leaves, prepared your agar plates, and now it's time to plate your leaves and discover if there's any disease present. But wait, before you dive in, remember to sterilize everything! A successful experiment requires a sterile environment, so make sure to follow the proper procedures. And don't forget to keep safety in mind as you conduct your experiment. If any disease is present, it will grow into the agar and give you the evidence you need to solve the mystery. Are you ready to uncover the truth and protect our precious mangrove forests? Head over to www.mangrovedetectives.org for additional resources and take your detective skills to the next level!Preparing Agar Petri DishesKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2023-05-05 | Hey there, fellow Mangrove Detectives! You've found your potentially diseased mangrove leaves, but what's next? It's time to put your science skills to the test and prepare agar petri dishes for your experiment! And don't forget, safety first! Make sure to follow proper lab protocols while conducting your experiment. If you're ready to take your Mangrove Detective skills to the next level, head over to www.mangrovedetectives.org to access all the materials you need to succeed.Why Should You Be a Mangrove Detective?Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2023-05-05 | Attention all nature enthusiasts! Did you know that mangroves are the superheroes of some coastlines? These incredible trees have adapted to living in salty water and provide a range of benefits, from protecting us from storms to providing homes for countless organisms. Sadly, mangroves are under threat from a range of dangers, including pollution, sea level rise, and development. But there's another sneaky villain lurking in the shadows - mangrove leaf disease! Scientists need your help to collect data and protect these invaluable forests. Don't just sit there, join us as a Mangrove Detective and uncover the secrets of these resilient trees! To learn more about how you can become a Mangrove Detective and make a difference, visit www.mangrovedetectives.org today. Together, we can save our mangroves!Hanging an Insect TrapKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2023-05-05 | Get ready to delve into the mysterious world of mangrove forests! Scientists have recently discovered the presence of disease in mangrove leaves in the Bahamas, and they suspect that the insects living in these forests are the carriers. Want to help scientists uncover more about these bugs? Learn how to build and deploy an insect trap and collect valuable data to aid their research! This tutorial video will guide you through the process, step by step. Want to learn more about the fascinating world of Mangrove Detectives? Visit www.mangrovedetectives.org for additional resources and to discover how you can make a difference. It's time to get your detective hats on and dive into the mangroves!Finding Potentially Diseased Red Mangrove LeavesKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2023-05-05 | Ready to become a Mangrove Detective? Join the ranks of scientific sleuths and discover if the mangroves in your area are affected by disease! The first step in this exciting activity is to find mangrove leaves that could be displaying signs of potential disease. Tune in to this video to uncover expert tips on identifying these leaves and start your journey as a Mangrove Detective today! And that's not all, visit www.mangrovedetectives.org to access additional resources and learn more about this fascinating initiative. Are you up for the challenge?2023 Science Without Borders® Challenge: An international student art contestKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2023-02-01 | Every year, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation runs an international ocean art contest for students called the Science Without Borders® Challenge. This year, the contest is choosing to bring attention to endangered marine species.
The contest is free to enter, open to all middle and high school students 11-19 years old, and students can win up to $500 in prizes. All students need to do to apply is fill out the online entry form, upload a picture of their handmade artwork, and enter a short artist’s statement describing how their artwork is related to the contest theme. For this year’s theme, “The Sixth Extinction,” we are asking students to create drawings, paintings, or other 2D artwork of endangered marine species.
Join the Science Without Borders Challenge, and help bring attention to endangered species in our ocean. Apply today!
Learn more & apply: livingoceansfoundation.org/education/science-without-borders-challengeCleaner Wrasse StationKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2022-03-17 | ...Coral reef cleaning station - Parrotfish get a bath from a wrasseKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2022-03-17 | How do fish take a bath? They visit the local cleaning station. Cleaner wrasse (the small yellow and blue fish with a black stripe) pick off parasites and dead skin and scales from large fish, like these parrotfish.Student Art Contest: The 2022 Science without Borders® ChallengeKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2021-11-04 | The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. It is open to primary and secondary school students 11-19 years old, with scholarships of up to $500 awarded to the winning entries.
The theme for this year’s 10th annual Science without Borders® Challenge is “Ridge to Reef.” Everything is interconnected from the land to the sea. For this year’s theme, create a piece of art that illustrates one or more actions that governments, non-profits, park managers, and indigenous communities can take to preserve coral reefs using a ridge to reef approach to conservation.
Learn more and apply: livingoceansfoundation.org/education/science-without-borders-challengeThe Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation - Clip from Our Living Oceans on EarthxTVKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2021-10-07 | The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation embarked on the Global Reef Expedition, a 10-year research mission to assess the health and resiliency of coral reefs around the world. Learn more about the foundation and the Global Reef Expedition in this clip from "Our Living Oceans" on EarthxTV
Watch full episodes of "Our Living Oceans" on EarthxTV: video.earthxtv.com/shows/our-living-oceans/season/1/episode/0Dr. Sylvia Earle on the Global Reef ExpeditionKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2021-09-20 | Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle, thanks H.R.H. Prince Khaled bin Sultan for his foundation's work on the Global Reef Expedition, while being interviewed for "Our Living Oceans," a new series now playing on EarthxTV.
Watch the full episode here: video.earthxtv.com/shows/our-living-oceans-0HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan Announces the Completion of the Global Reef Expedition – ArabicKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2021-09-13 | H.R.H. Prince Khaled bin Sultan announced the completion of the Global Reef Expedition at the 2021 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France. This 10-year expedition is the largest coral reef survey and mapping research mission in history, circumnavigating the world in an effort to address the coral reef crisis.
Learn more: livingoceansfoundation.org/announcing-the-completion-of-the-global-reef-expeditionH.R.H. Prince Khaled bin Sultan Announces the Conclusion of the Global Reef ExpeditionKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2021-09-07 | The Global Reef Expedition—the largest coral reef survey and mapping expedition in history—circumnavigated the globe over the course of 10 years, studying the health and resiliency of coral reefs in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans as well as the Red Sea. The Global Reef Expedition brought together hundreds of scientists who spent tens of thousands of hours underwater conducting comprehensive surveys of more than 1,000 coral reefs and associated fish communities, and resulted in the creation of 65,000 square kilometers of high-resolution coral reef habitat maps, or about one fifth of the world’s coral reefs. H.R.H. Prince Khaled bin Sultan announced the launch of the Global Reef Expedition at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, now, he announces its completion at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France.The Global Reef Expedition: Circumnavigating the Globe to Address the Coral Reef CrisisKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2021-09-05 | Learn about the Global Reef Expedition—the largest coral reef survey and mapping expedition in history—and how it is helping to protect and preserve coral reefs and other shallow-water marine ecosystems around the world.
This presentation on the #GlobalReefExpedition was given by KSLOF's Director of Science Management, Alexandra Dempsey, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseilles.Sharks of the Coral Canyon - PreviewKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2019-12-17 | Winner of the Suncoast Emmy® Award for Best Environment Program, Sharks of the Coral Canyon follows scientists on one of the largest marine science studies in history as they investigate how sharks and coral reefs are intricately linked.
Sharks of the Coral Canyon contains the first footage of sharks hunting at night, new shark hunting behavior, and a rare natural spectacle involving thousands of large fish trying to lay their eggs and simultaneously survive a shark onslaught. The film uncovers how two of the most threatened groups of animals in the ocean depend on one another, and must be protected together if either of them is to survive into the future.
Watch the full film on the Living Oceans Foundation's website: livingoceansfoundation.org/outreach/films/sharks-of-the-coral-canyonGlobal Reef Expedition: Great Barrier ReefKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2019-06-14 | In this episode of The Global Reef Expedition, the Living Oceans Foundation team settles in for a month on the GBR, the largest reef in the world. One of them is studying sharks, and in a flashback we visit French Polynesia, where sharks abound and the team films natural shark feeding behaviors for the first time ever. Back on the GBR, the scientists explore the northern Reef, until recently the healthiest part. The program concludes with new footage of the 2016 bleaching and severe die-off among these corals.Global Reef Expedition: GalápagosKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2019-06-14 | Situated at the confluence of major currents, the Galapagos Islands are not tropical – in fact they are cold, reefs were only discovered here in 1975. With the help of a local guide, in this episode of The Global Reef Expedition, the Living Oceans Foundation team battles rough seas and cold water. They discover some flourishing reefs at Darwin Island, and further south, a natural laboratory to test the future of what reefs might expect in just a few decades.Global Reef Expedition: Cook IslandsKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2019-06-14 | The people of the Cook Islands have created one of the world’s largest marine parks, and now they’re working together to figure out what that means to a bevy of conflicting interests, from fishermen to miners. In this episode of The Global Reef Expedition, scientists aboard the “Golden Shadow” lend their expertise, exploring reefs at a far-flung island and helping the residents map their resources.Global Reef Expedition: Indian OceanKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2019-06-14 | In this episode of The Global Reef Expedition, the scientific team aboard the “Golden Shadow” visits the Chagos Archipelago, a tropical paradise with some of the healthiest coral reefs on the planet. They come to study reefs seemingly untouched by man, but instead become witnesses to a bleaching incident that transforms the reefs right before their eyes. But before they leave, they also discover rays of hope in little sprigs of coral that fight on.Global Reef Expedition: JamaicaKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2019-06-14 | Jamaican reefs, once famous for their large corals and abundant fish, were struggling to survive. Local fishermen had to work much harder to make a living and provide seafood for their families. In this episode of The Global Reef Expedition, fishermen team up with conservationists, the Jamaican government, and Living Oceans Foundation scientists to set up a fishing sanctuary, hoping to restore their endangered fishery.Global Reef Expedition: BahamasKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2019-06-14 | Voiced by a local conservation officer, this episode of The Global Reef Expedition explores one of the largest barrier reefs in the world, which stretches for nearly a thousand miles in the Caribbean Sea. Working together with local scientists and conservation workers, the Living Oceans Foundation team documents the reefs here and probes their ability to cope with the perils of climate change.Great Barrier Reef Management ZonesKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-11-06 | The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation visited the Great Barrier Reef as part of the Global Reef Expedition. Some of the research they conducted there measured the effectiveness of the management zones, particularly with respect to the fish population.Inside the Mangrove ClassroomKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-06-16 | Mangroves are in peril all over the world. It's estimated that almost half of the mangroves have disappeared, primarily due to human destruction. To combat this, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has created the Mangrove Education & Restoration programs to increase environmental awareness and restore mangrove forests. Currently, the programs are implemented in high school classrooms in The Bahamas and Jamaica.
For more information please go to www.lof.org/education/mangrove-education-and-restoration/.A Fishermans StoryKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-04-06 | For more than 500 years people fished for cod in Newfoundland - until the fishery collapsed and was abruptly closed. This had a devastating impact on the local economy as thousands of fishermen lost their jobs overnight. Hear from Carl Hedderson, a fisherman in Noddy Bay about how the collapse of the cod fishery completely changed the way of life in Newfoundland. To see more about the state of world fisheries, watch An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch on Earth Day 8/7c on the Smithsonian Channel. livingoceansfoundation.org/outreach/films/an-ocean-mysteryWhy Data MattersKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-04-06 | From 1950 to 1998, China's reported fish catches grew unrealistically each year. Fisheries scientist Dr. Daniel Pauly explains how their flawed data masked a decline in global fisheries. To see more about why fisheries data matters watch An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch. livingoceansfoundation.org/outreach/films/an-ocean-mysteryThe Future of Fishing with Maria DamanakiKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-04-06 | 'Fish Less and Earn More' A message from Maria Damanaki, Global Managing Director for the oceans program at The Nature Conservancy. "Illegal fisheries, unreported fisheries, unregulated fisheries - it's really a scourge...You can not solve this problem unless you involve the fishermen themselves." For more watch 'An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch' on the Smithsonian Channel on Earth Day. livingoceansfoundation.org/outreach/filmsThe True Extent of Fishing in the BahamasKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-04-06 | No one knew the true extent of fishing in The Bahamas until fisheries scientist Nicola Smith painstakingly gathered fishing data from a variety of unconventional sources including hotels, restaurants, and the recreational fishing industry. She discovered that the amount of fish caught in The Bahamas was undercounted by more than 160%, potentially threatening the food security of this small island nation. Learn more about what this means for wild-caught fisheries around the world, watch the award-winning film 'An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch,' which premieres on Earth Day, April 22. Watch it on the Smithsonian Channel at 8 & 11pm or join us and the stars of the film at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History at 6pm for a screening and panel discussion. Tickets are free, but reservations are required: livingoceansfoundation.org/an-ocean-mystery-premiereWhat is Catch Reconstruction?Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-04-06 | Most countries just report how much fish are caught by commercial fisheries, but who counts the fish caught by the rest of the fishing community? Professor Dirk Zeller of the Sea Around Us Project at the University of British Colombia explains how fisheries scientists calculate the true amount of fish caught by taking the official reported catch and adding missing pieces of catch data. Find out how much this difference in fish catch matters in 'An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch' playing on the Smithsonian Channel at 8 & 11pm ET/PT April 22. You can also join us at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History at 6pm (tickets are free, but reservations are required). Visit our web pages for more short films livingoceansfoundation.org/outreach/films/an-ocean-mysteryWhat is IUU Fishing?Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-04-06 | World renowned fisheries scientist Dr. Daniel Pauly explains what IUU fishing is and why it matters. For more on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing, watch our award-winning film 'An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch' on the Smithsonian Channel on Earth Day, April 22, at 8 & 11pm ET/PT or watch it with us at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History at 6pm.
Find more short films about IUU fishing on our website: livingoceansfoundation.org/updates-media/#media-videoJamaican Mangroves from AboveKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-02-22 | Fly through a mangrove forest in Jamaica, a critical marine ecosystem that provides shelter for thousands of marine creatures and protects the shore from storms and erosion. This done footage was captured as part of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Ocean Foundation's Mangrove Education & Restoration program, to learn more about this program and the outdoor educational opportunities it provides to students, visit: livingoceansfoundation.org/education/mangrove-education-and-restorationKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Live StreamKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2017-02-13 | ...The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation & The Global Reef ExpeditionKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-12-09 | Twenty years ago, Prince Khaled bin Sultan established the Living Oceans Foundation to promote marine science and conservation and to help avert further decline in coral ecosystems. The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation recently completed the most comprehensive survey of coral reefs in history—the Global Reef Expedition— surveying coral reefs around the world and helping governments develop effective conservation strategies.
Learn more about the foundation and our work to provide science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health: http://www.livingoceansfoundation.orgLionfish: Tasty Reef InvadersKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-12-09 | Invasive lionfish are taking over Caribbean reefs, sucking up native fish while having no natural predators of their own. Thankfully, Jamaican fishermen have stepped up to the challenge by feasting on these tasty reef invaders.Coral Reefs: Trouble in Paradise Film TrailerKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-10-27 | A finalist at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival 'Coral Reefs: Trouble in Paradise' tells the story of an international scientific team in the Chagos Archipelago, a tropical paradise with some of the healthiest coral reefs on the planet. They are there on the Global Reef Expedition to study coral reefs seemingly untouched by man, but they are alarmed to see coral bleaching transform the reef before their eyes – evidence that even the most isolated reefs are being affected by global climate change. livingoceansfoundation.org/finalists-2016-blue-ocean-film-festivalThe Northern Great Barrier Reef - Before BleachingKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-10-14 | Take a tour of the Northern Great Barrier Reef as we surveyed it in 2014, before it was hit by this year's mass bleaching event. Far from population centers, many of the sites we studied may have never seen a SCUBA diver before.Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum Teacher TrainingKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-08-19 | Educators, are you looking for new material for your classroom? New ways to engage your students? How about bringing a little marine science into your classroom? Then look no further! Learn how you can use coral reefs to teach about everyday topics such as classification, mitosis, and symbiosis using the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation's new (and free!) Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum.
During this professional development training we will walk you through everything you need to know to use the Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum (livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portal) in your classroom.
The Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum is a comprehensive educational resource for teachers and students interested in learning about coral reefs. It includes a wide variety of educational materials including custom-built interactive exercises, lesson plans, educational videos, and quizzes, all aligned to the latest education standards (Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core State Standards, and Ocean Literacy Principles). This free digital curriculum was developed by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation in order to increase ocean literacy by incorporating marine science into topics taught every day in classrooms around the world.Sea of SharksKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-07-01 | A submarine canyon swarms with sharks getting ready to compete with each other for their next meal...See the feeding frenzy and learn why these sharks have descended upon this spot on this day in the full movie, "Sharks of the Coral Canyon" livingoceansfoundation.org/outreach/films/sharks-of-the-coral-canyonCoral Reefs: Trouble in ParadiseKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-06-10 | This film tells the story of an international scientific team in the Chagos Archipelago, a tropical paradise with some of the healthiest coral reefs on the planet. Initially, the scientists are thrilled with the beauty and abundance of the reefs, which support many thousands of fish and other sea creatures. But in the space of a few weeks they become surprised witnesses to a serious case of bleaching in the reefs — evidence that even the most isolated places are not safe from the ravages of climate change. Their study of these reefs, however, does give some reason for hope, and leaves the scientists with a clear sense of what may be necessary to save the world’s coral reefs.
Cornetfish are long and skinny. At the end of a long snout, taking up about a quarter of their body, is a mouth with tiny teeth. Their mouths expand, so they can suck up fish the same size as themselves, while the long skinny shape is useful for sticking into sand and between coral branches. They are voracious predators and their body shape may also help them hide from their prey.
Learn more #FunFacts on our Coral Reef Education Portal at livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portal/.Animal Attitude: GOATFISHKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-05-13 | They say this fish looks like a goat, but it uses it's "beard" to scour the sandy seafloor for food.Animal Attitude: NAPOLEON WRASSEKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-05-13 | Going by many names Napoleon Wrasse (a.k.a. Humphead Wrasse a.k.a. Maori Wrasse) rule the reefs of the Pacific, but unlike their namesake, they're huge. These enormous coral reef fish grow to be over 6ft long and up to 400 pounds (making them one of the largest reef fish in the world), but it's hard to find one that big these days. They're endangered and, despite international protection, are still highly prized in the asian live fish trade.Animal Attitude: SEA LIONSKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-05-13 | Adorable sea lions frolic in the waters of the Galapagos Islands.
Sea lions are pinnipeds that can reach speeds of around 20 mph and dive down to 600 feet below the surface. The term pinniped comes from the Latin for fin-footed and includes seals and the walrus, too.
Learn more about sea lions and other marine life on the Living Ocean Foundation's Education Portal, which contains fun interactive learning exercises, videos, and lesson plans for teachers: livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portalAnimal Attitude: OCTOPUSKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-05-13 | Gliding across the reef on their 8 arms, an octopus blends in wherever it goes, changing its color (and texture) to match its surroundings.
Learn more about octopuses on the Living Ocean Foundation's free online Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum: livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portalAnimal Attitude: CLOWNFISHKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-05-13 | What on earth are these clownfish doing? Whoa, clownfish rub themselves on anemones to retain immunity from their poison. Anemones have a powerful sting that can kill a fish. Clownfish rub themselves in the anemone to acclimatize their skin to the anemone, making them immune to the sting so they can hide from predators in the anemone.
Learn more about ocean life on our #CoralReef #Education Portal: livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portalInside the Mangrove ForestKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-03-18 | Welcome to the mangrove forest, where the daily rhythm of the tides sets the pace. These coastal wetlands create a sanctuary for an extraordinary range of creatures, 3/4 of all tropical fish are born here and countless reptiles and birds call this ecosystem home. They filter nutrients and toxins out of the water, provide protection in extreme weather, and are one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet.Shark Byte! Feeding Strategies of Reef SharksKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-02-03 | Around the world, coral reefs are in decline. To protect these precious ecosystems, scientists must study different reef organisms and their feeding relationships in the food web. It is unknown how the feeding behavior of reef sharks affects the coral reef food web. In order to understand this information, scientists must first understand the feeding behavior of sharks.
Join the +National Aquarium live from their shark tank and the +Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation for an exciting Hangout on Air. We will talk to leading shark experts above and below the water to learn how reef sharks feed in the wild and in an aquarium setting.Meet a Scientist: Captain Philip RenaudKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation2016-02-02 | Captain Renaud’s career in oceanography began at the Naval Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Oceanography in 1979. During his distinguished 25-year career in the Navy, he served as the oceanographer for an aircraft carrier (USS Theodore Roosevelt), was the lead oceanographer for the Commander, Second Fleet, and his naval career culminated as the Commanding Officer of the Naval Oceanographic Office. His naval career took him to all corners of the earth. His hobbies include being a PADI SCUBA Instructor, avid sailor, backpacker, and skier.
Phil has earned master’s degrees in Oceanography, Meteorology, Strategic Studies, and Business Administration. He has been leading the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation for the past decade and has developed the Foundation into a world-class scientific organization dedicated to conservation of the marine environment, particularly coral reef ecosystems.
Presently, Phil is concentrating on fulfilling Prince Khaled’s vision of circumnavigating the globe to combat the rapid decline in coral reef health through the Foundation’s ambitious Global Reef Expedition program. This fast-paced expedition is achieving the goals of mapping and surveying coral reefs around the world to rapidly close scientific knowledge gaps and to identify factors that either harm reefs or contribute to their resilience.