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Science Without Borders®

Science Without Borders® guides all of our work as we pursue our mission to preserve, protect and restore the world's oceans and aquatic resources.

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    • Our Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum is a great resource for students and teachers. Filled with lesson plans, videos, and interactive learning exercises, our education portal engages and inspires students to learn about coral reefs and to become stewards of this vital ecosystem.

    • The application period for the 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners! This annual art contest encourages students to learn about important ocean science and conservation issues through art. The competition is open to middle and high school students 11-19 years old, with prizes of up to $500 awarded to the winning entries.

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    Q: Are corals an animal, vegetable, or mineral? A: All of the above! Corals are primarily animals but maintain a symbiotic relationship with algae called zooxanthellae, forming a rock-like structure from minerals in seawater. Learn more in our instructive video, "Coral: What is it?" ... See MoreSee Less
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    🪸 We had so much fun leading a hands-on activity for Cub Scouts—building edible coral polyps! Students crafted their models out of marshmallows (base of the coral polyp), Twizzlers (tentacles), Ritz crackers (coral ‘skeleton’), and sprinkles (symbiotic zooxanthellae). 👨‍🏫 #Teachers, you can find the lesson plan to do this activity in your own classroom on our Education Portal! It's part of our Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum. Log on for full access to lesson plans, quizzes, and classroom activities to teach your students about coral reefs!https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/portal/ ... See MoreSee Less
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    The Living Oceans Foundation brought the wonders of coral reefs to Cub Scouts through a virtual visit with our Education Director, Amy Heemsoth, from Jamaica. Amy crafted a virtual show-and-tell session for Cub Scout Pack 52, teaching them about corals and showing them different animals that live on coral reefs.Learn more in our latest blog:https://livingoceansfoundation.org/bringing-the-wonders-of-coral-reefs-to-cub-scouts-through-a-virtu… ... See MoreSee Less
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    All About Mangroves: Fish Nurseries 🐠 🌿 In our latest episode of #AllAboutMangroves, discover how #Mangroves are underwater havens for marine biodiversity, providing a safe home for many types of young fish and shellfish.🎣 Mangroves provide habitat protection for juvenile fish, produce and store food, fuel coral reef and commercial fish stocks, and support endangered species.🤿 Don’t miss our next episode on how Mangroves not only provide benefits for the environment, but for society as well. Tune in next #MangroveMonday for more mangrove magic! ... See MoreSee Less
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    🐠 Dive into the vibrant world of coral reefs with our innovative Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book! 📘 This book takes students on an educational adventure and introduces young minds to the wonders of coral reefs—and threats to their survival— through engaging activities, thought-provoking questions, and captivating coloring pages. 🌐 Coral reefs are facing threats from climate change, overfishing, marine debris, and pollution. Our book takes a structured approach to help students comprehend these challenges, encouraging critical thinking and introducing scientific concepts. 🌍 Born from a collaboration between the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and talented artist @RyanSobel, this book aims to increase ocean literacy and raise awareness about coral reef conservation. The integration of coloring pages enhances the learning experience, making science education dynamic and effective. 🎨 The book is now available for you to download for free from our website:https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/reefs-at-risk-activity-coloring-book/ ... See MoreSee Less
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