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Winners of the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge

The Living Oceans Foundation is proud to announce the winners in our annual student art contest! This year's theme was 'Marine Keystone Species.'

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Meet Hyungjun Chin, Our 2025 Art Contest 1st Place Winner (Ages 15-19)

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Science without Borders^® Challenge

The application period for the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now closed. 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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🎨🌊 Meet Hyungjun Chin, our 1st Place Winner in the 15–19 age group of the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge!Hyungjun’s award-winning artwork explores the delicate balance of the kelp forest ecosystem, showcasing the critical role that sea otters play as a marine keystone species. His piece is not only visually stunning—it tells a powerful story about ecological connections and the importance of protecting ocean life.A dedicated student and talented visual storyteller, Hyungjun combined his love of science and art to raise awareness about marine conservation. Through this challenge, he discovered how art can be a force for environmental education and change.👉 Read the full Q&A with Hyungjun and see how he’s using creativity to inspire ocean stewardship: https://livingoceansfoundation.org/meet-hyungjun-chin-our-2025-art-contest-1st-place-winner-ages-15-…Here's a preview: Q: What did you learn by participating in the Science Without Borders® Challenge? A: Through this challenge, I learned how art can be a powerful tool for environmental education. I also deepened my understanding of marine ecosystems and how they are affected by even small changes. Researching the relationships between sea otters, sea urchins, and kelp helped me appreciate how fragile and interconnected nature is. #ScienceWithoutBorders #ArtForTheOcean #OceanConservation #YouthVoices #SciArt #NatureForAll #KeystoneSpecies #LivingOceans #SWBChallenge #EnvironmentalArt #SeaOtters #KelpForest ... See MoreSee Less

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🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌱Today, we join the global call to protect the natural world that sustains us all. At the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, we believe that restoring the planet starts with protecting the ocean—our planet’s life support system.Healthy coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds are not just beautiful—they buffer coastlines, support biodiversity, and help regulate our climate. But they are under threat.This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re proud to be part of #GenerationRestoration, working to preserve and restore these vital marine ecosystems. Through science-based conservation, education, and outreach, we’re helping to chart a course toward a more sustainable future.🌊 Because when we restore the ocean, we restore balance to the entire planet.💙 Learn more about what we’re doing to safeguard our blue planet: https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org📷 : ©Michele Westmorland/ International League of Conservation Photographers ILCP, taken on our #GlobalReefExpedition mission to #FrenchPolynesia#WorldEnvironmentDay #GenerationRestoration #OceanHealth #MarineScience #BluePlanet #CoralReefConservation #MangroveRestoration #LivingOceans #SeagrassMeadows #NatureForAll ... See MoreSee Less

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📣 Meet Gia Kim, our first-place winner (ages 11–14) in the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge!⁠⁠Gia’s piece, “Melting Grounds,” highlights the importance of krill—tiny but essential marine creatures—and the threats they face from global warming.⁠⁠Her thoughtful approach and powerful message wowed our judges and reminded us how deeply connected life in the ocean really is.⁠⁠In our latest Q&A blog, Gia shares what inspired her, what she learned, and why she believes young artists can change the world. 💙⁠⁠🎨 Read the full interview: https://livingoceansfoundation.org/meet-gia-kim-our-2025-art-contest-1st-place-winner-ages-11-14/Here's a preview:Q: What message would you give to other young artists or students who want to use their talents to help the planet?A: My advice for young artists who want to help the planet using their talent is this: Show your imagination what the world could be if we cared for it—or what will happen if we continue to deny it. Don’t ever think you’re too small to make a difference. Your talent has the power to change the whole world. So, make people feel something, and make them see what the world is worth saving.Gia is a student at Hong Art Studios & Brightstar Schools. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is a proud member of the MENA Oceans Network, an initiative of Goumbook - Changing Mindsets. Last week, we participated in the network's first members' meeting, where we met conservation organizations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who are also working on addressing critical ocean issues. We look forward to collaborating with network members to advance coral and mangrove conservation in the MENA region. Learn more: https://linkedin.com/posts/… ... See MoreSee Less

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🥉 Science Without Borders® Challenge Winner: 15–19 Year Old Category🎨 Artwork Title: The Sea’s Yggdrasil🇺🇸 by Daniel Yu, Age 17🏫 From Bergen County Academies @bctsbcaWe’re proud to feature the 3rd place winner of the 15–19 age group in our 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge—Daniel Yu from the United States!His powerful piece, The Sea’s Yggdrasil, depicts mangrove trees as essential ecosystem engineers. These vital marine keystone species stabilize coastlines, prevent erosion, and filter pollutants from the water, creating a healthier ocean for all.This year’s theme, “Marine Keystone Species,” challenged students to illustrate species that play an outsized role in keeping ocean ecosystems healthy and in balance.🧑🏻‍🎨 “Participating in the Science Without Borders® Challenge taught me about the dependency and interconnectedness of organisms within the ocean,” said Daniel. “These creatures live in complex communities where they rely on one another—just as humans do.”🌱 Congratulations, Daniel! Your art beautifully captures the unseen strength of the sea’s silent guardians. ... See MoreSee Less

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