Marine Biodiversity
The oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface. Our ecosystem depends on them to maintain its vital functions. From microbes to whales, how much do we know about the marine biodiversity that populates the oceans? How resilient are they and what makes them resistant to global pressures?
This year's Enrichment in the Fall program, chaired by Omar Knio, Professor of Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, was entitled "Marine Biodiversity" and took place from October 20-23, 2018.
Participants immersed in four keynote lectures; a musical event by the KAUST Ensembles; a marine film festival; a marine photo contest and exhibition; Facebook on-air interviews, mangroves and birds guided tours, and much more.
The theme has been inspired by the workshop “The Future of Red Sea Biodiversity” organized by the Red Sea Research Center, which took place at KAUST from October 23-25, 2018.
A Walk Through KAUST Mangroves and Birds - Saturday Morning Tour
Location: Mosque on the Island at Bayt Al Hikmah Boulevard
Guided Tour KAUST is home to a vibrant and thriving mangrove forest that spans over 150 hectares and it is also an oasis for the more than 240 different species of birds that have been recorded. ... more
Book Reading "Champions of the Mangroves"
Location: Cinema Theater, Discovery Square
Enjoy and get your free book! 'Champions of the Mangroves' is an inspiring story for 4-8-year-olds that emphasizes courage, loyalty, and perseverance. Don't miss this storytelling session wher ... more
Saturday Marine Film Festival Celebrate marine biodiversity and learn more about our oceans with a curated selection of theme-inspired movies and documentaries. *This movie projection is offer ... more
Saturday Marine Film Festival Celebrate marine biodiversity and learn more about our oceans with a curated selection of theme-inspired movies and documentaries. This movie projection is offered ... more
Under the Sea Painting Exhibition by The Art Perspective - October 21
Location: Bldg. 4 (Spine) Conference Room 2286
Under the Sea Painting Exhibit by The Art Perspective The KAUST campus is filled with talented artists. In this exhibition, we wanted to showcase their beautiful marine life inspired paintings. Title ... more
This digital photo exhibition is the result of a contest organized for the KAUST community. Saudi Arabia is an arid region surrounded by a colorful secret: The Red Sea’s marine biodiv ... more
KAUST Live Interview with Luiz Rocha
Location: Bldg. 20, Lobby
KAUST Live consists of a 20 minute live interview and a 10 minute Q&A with the audience livestreamed at KAUST's Facebook page. The speaker will have a chance to talk about his topic ... more
MindsHub is a startup created by KAUST scientist-duo Nabila Bounceur and Chak Man Andrew Yip. Their goal is to provide researchers with an easy to use mobile app based AI to optimally manage their net ... more
We know more about the moon than about some places in our oceans. The Twilight Zone of coral reefs is among those places that we know very little about. These are reefs that lay between 60-150m (200-5 ... more
Opening - Under the Sea Painting Exhibition by The Art Perspective
Location: Bldg. 4 (Spine) Conference Room 2286
Exhibition Opening The KAUST campus is filled with talented artists. In this exhibition, The Art Perspective wanted to showcase their beautiful marine life inspired paintings. Titled &ldquo ... more
Enjoy a memorable free sunset cruise and delight your senses with a wonderful dinner! Boat Trip Booking & Confirmation Process Each participant can register directly at the guest care ... more
Under the Sea Painting Exhibition by The Art Perspective - October 22
Location: Bldg. 4 (Spine) Conference Room 2286
Under the Sea Painting Exhibit by The Art Perspective The KAUST campus is filled with talented artists. In this exhibition, we wanted to showcase their beautiful marine life inspired paintings. ... more
This digital photo exhibition is the result of a contest organized for the KAUST community. Saudi Arabia is an arid region surrounded by a colorful secret: The Red Sea’s marine biodiv ... more
KAUST Live Interview with Greg Skomal
Location: Building 20, Lobby
KAUST Live consists of a 20 minute live interview and a 10 minute Q&A with the audience livestreamed at KAUST's Facebook page. The speaker will have a chance to talk about his topic ... more
MindsHub is a startup created by KAUST scientist-duo Nabila Bounceur and Chak Man Andrew Yip. Their goal is to provide researchers with an easy to use mobile app based AI to optimally manage their net ... more
Most of what we know about shark behavior comes from direct observations at shallow depths, captive studies, baited and chance encounters, and inferences from tracking and tagging data. For example, t ... more
The KAUST Ensembles Concert, a bi-annual Office of the Arts signature event, takes place during this season’s Enrichment in the Fall Program. Over 90 musicians who call KAUST their home will of ... more
Under the Sea Painting Exhibition by The Art Perspective - October 23
Location: Bldg. 4 (Spine) Conference Room 2286
Under the Sea Painting Exhibit by the Art Perspective The KAUST campus is filled with talented artists. In this exhibition, we wanted to showcase their beautiful marine life inspired paintings. ... more
This digital photo exhibition is the result of a contest organized for the KAUST community. Saudi Arabia is an arid region surrounded by a colorful secret: The Red Sea’s marine biodiv ... more
KAUST Live Interview with Catherine McFadden
Location: Bldg 20, Lobby
KAUST Live consists of a 20 minute live interview and a 10 minute Q&A with the audience livestreamed at KAUST's Facebook page. The speaker will have a chance to talk about his topic ... more
MindsHub is a startup created by KAUST scientist-duo Nabila Bounceur and Chak Man Andrew Yip. Their goal is to provide researchers with an easy to use mobile app based AI to optimally manage their net ... more
Hidden in plain sight? The cryptic biodiversity of coral reefs
Location: Bldg 20, Auditorium
Coral reefs are the world’s most diverse marine habitats, often referred to as “the rainforests of the sea.” But how many species live on coral reefs? In truth, we simply don’ ... more
Join us in this award ceremony where we will announce the winners of the Marine Biodiversity Photo contest. Presented by Professor Omar Knio, Enrichment in the Fall Chair; Michael Berumen, Acting ... more
KAUST Live Interview with Gustav Paulay
Location: Bldg 20, Lobby
KAUST Live consists of a 20 minute live interview and a 10 minute Q&A with the audience livestreamed at KAUST's Facebook page. The speaker will have a chance to talk about his topic ... more
Mare Incognitum - How Little We Know About Coastal Biodiversity and How to Change That
Location: Bldg 20, Auditorium
Biodiversity is key to sustaining ecosystem health and resilience, and is a master variable for evaluating the success of management efforts. We know more about the ocean than ever before thanks to br ... more
Film Festival Celebrate marine biodiversity and learn more about our oceans with a curated selection of theme-inspired movies and documentaries. This movie projection is offered exclusively to KAUST ... more
