Landover, Maryland November 30, 2011 / PRNewswire / –
Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) announces two new research grants for 2012. John Miller, of Portugal and Badi Samaniego , the Philippines, are the latest winners of the support offered by ‘Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Research Fellow.’ Join a team of over 11 researchers, from six different countries.
Now in its second decade, the program of research grants from the Foundation subsidizes researchers at doctoral and postdoctoral studies in the world, whose work contributed to a better understanding of health and resistance of coral reefs. Recipients receive financial support for spending on education and research, also taking the opportunity to participate in the Global Reef Expedition, organized by the Foundation.
the Global Reef Expedition is a multinational expedition, lasting five years, featuring some of the most remote and least known reefs worldwide. The scientific data obtained with the Expedition will assist in identifying locations where protection is a priority and will help the development of conservation strategies that mitigate the impacts caused by man and that improve the resilience of coral.
Foundation Executive Director, Capt. Philip Renaud said: “These new grantees will increase significantly, the capabilities of our scientific team to the Global Reef Expedition. incorporate our philosophy Science Without Borders ® ( lit. “Science Without Borders”) and I am confident they will contribute valuable in meeting our goals and objectives. We are very happy for them and we can not expect them to enter the water and help save the reefs! . “
The new fellow
John G. Miller added: “I am not only honored with this bag … I have admit that it is also a dream come true – join me to this team on board of a spectacular ship and work and delve into some of the most remote coral reefs! But mostly I’m excited about this opportunity excecional – the opportunity to produce relevant scientific knowledge and experiment with researchers from around the world. Science without borders, without a doubt! “
Badi R. Samaniego added: “I am very pleased to join the team of the Global Reef Expedition, the Living Oceans Foundation. This is a great opportunity to work with researchers truly motivated. It is an opportunity to share what I can and is sure to be a place of continuous learning about research and conservation of coral reefs. “
previously received the scholarship ‘Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Research Fellow’:
Sonia Bejarano Chavarro 2010, Colombia
Jeremy Kerr 2010, U.S.
Renata Ferrari Legorreta 2009, Mexico
Alex Venn 2007, UK
Gwilym Rowlands 2007, UK
Sarah Hamylton 2007, United Kingdom
Aminitia Sene 2004, Senegal
Arfang Diamanka 2004, Senegal
Justin Prosper 2004, Seychelles
Tracey Mincer 2001, U.S.
Mary Engels 2001, USA
About Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
Founded by His Excellency
Royal Prince Khaled bin Sultan of Saudi Arabia, Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation was incorporated in the U.S. as a 501 (c) (3) – Public Interest Foundation in September 2000. Based in Washington DC, the Foundation is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the oceans and defends its preservation through research, education and a commitment to Science Without Borders ®. For more information, visit: http://www.livingoceansfoundation.org and http://www.globalreefexpedition.com
Science Without Borders ® is a registered trademark of the Foundation to provide financial support for marine conservation programs and scientific research and public awareness for the need to preserve, protect and restore the oceans and aquatic resources in the world.
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