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What is Sustainable Development
Goal 14: Life Below Water?
The ocean cover 70% of the planet, is the world’s largest ecosystem, and sustains billions of people - yet it is under threat from overfishing, pollution, and climate change.
Sustainable Development Goal 14 — or SDG 14 — calls on us to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas, and marine resources. From protecting marine areas to ending harmful subsidies and reducing plastic waste, every action counts toward ensuring a healthy ocean for people and planet. O

How is the global ocean governed? 🌊

Section 3 of the third World Ocean Assessment provides a global overview of ocean governance, examining how international legal frameworks and cooperative institutions manage ocean use—and where persistent challenges such as fragmentation, uneven implementation and capacity gaps continue to shape outcomes. Explore how governance influences long‑term ocean sustainability.

Stay tuned for the official launch of the third and help us

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Honored to participate in the Nature Conference on Corals, Coasts, and One Health 🌊🪸🌍
It was a true privilege to learn from some of the leading scientists in the field, explore the latest research and innovations, and exchange insights with fellow researchers who are shaping the future of marine conservation.
Equally meaningful was the opportunity to share our work and field outcomes, connecting science with real-world impact.
Now the focus is clear: translating research and knowledge into tangible, scalable action that serves both humanity and nature.
Our ocean is not just a resource. It is a living system that sustains us all.

The Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia’s Biodiversity has concluded after days of focused scientific dialogue, technical assessments, and knowledge exchange among leading experts and researchers. 🌿
A meaningful scientific journey that strengthened professional conservation practices and reinforced collaboration toward a more sustainable environmental future.
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happy to attend and participate in the Sharjah International Forum for the Conservation of Arabia’s Biodiversity. This year’s focus on alien invasive species is highly relevant, and Day 1 sessions were extremely informative and insightful. Looking forward to the discussions and collaborations ahead.
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سعدت بحضوري ومشاركتي في المنتدى الدولي بالشارقة للحفاظ على التنوع الحيوي في الجزيرة العربية. التركيز هذا العام على الأنواع الدخيلة الغازية مهم للغاية، وقد كانت جلسات اليوم الأول غنية بالمعلومات ومفيدة بشكل كبير. أتطلع إلى المزيد من النقاشات والتعاون خلال الأيام القادمة.
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Collaboration is rarely a straight line. It grows, evolves, and tests your endurance. My journey (Dr Fouad) with Engr. Ahmed Nabil, an IUCN expert and one of the most respected marine specialists in the region, is exactly that kind of story — a mix of ambition, persistence, and shared purpose.This is the kind of collaboration that defines the UAE —ambitious, resilient, and built on trust.A place where people with a shared mission can transform challenges into impact.
I’m proud of how far we’ve come, and even more motivated for what’s ahead.

An honor I am truly proud of and delighted to receive from H.E. Dr. Aseela Al Mualla, Director General of the Fujairah Environment Authority, and H.E. Dr. Fouad Al Maghrabi, Director of Research at the Fujairah Research Authority.
Grateful for the recognition and inspired to continue contributing to marine conservation and environmental stewardship.

🌊 Dive into an inspiring story of marine innovation! Check out this article on how I am transforming coral restoration across the Arab world. From deploying nature-based materials to training local divers, this work is empowering communities and rebuilding reefs under extreme conditions. 🐠💙
Read more: https://www.bluelifehub.com/2025/10/28/ahmed-nabil-transforming-coral-restoration-arab-world/

🌊 Exciting News!
I’m honored to join the Ocean Action Forum & Sustainable Coastal Development as a guest speaker representing the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA).
I’ll be sharing my vision for how protected and conserved areas can drive ocean resilience, sustainable coastal livelihoods, and innovative nature-based solutions for our shared blue planet. 💙
Let’s work together to protect what connects us all — our oceans and coasts.
📅 Stay tuned and follow our updates during the event!
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🌊 Redefining Coral Restoration 🌿
In our latest reef projects, I’ve introduced a new outlook in coral restoration — one that truly imitates nature. By designing reef compositions inspired by natural ecosystems, using 100% natural materials, and integrating mutually supporting marine species, we’re creating sustainable, self-sustaining habitats.
Equally important, we’ve implemented Occupational Health and Safety industry standards into the restoration field — ensuring that both people and the ocean thrive together.
This is how we move from conservation to world-class restoration work — built on science, safety, and respect for nature. 🌎🤝