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Tarek Ahmed Juffali Research Chair in Red Sea Ecology

The Tarek Ahmed Juffali Research Chair in Red Sea Ecology is dedicated to understanding the role of marine life in the functioning of the present and future Biosphere with a particular focus on marine ecosystems in the Red Sea, the ecology of their foundation species, and the response of marine biota to environmental drivers and human pressures. This is achieved through three main research streams:

Discovery: Fundamental discoveries on the structure and function of the Red Sea Ecosystem and the Global Ocean

Understanding: How do marine organisms cope with the extreme conditions of the Red Sea, as a proxy for a future, warmer and oxygen-depleted ocean

Solutions: Opportunities for climate change mitigation and adaptation based on marine ecosystems; marine-based food systems; applications of marine genes and molecules for cosmetics, health, bioremediation, food and energy

The approach to addressing these research questions is characterized by collaborative, inter- and trans-disciplinary research with a focus on synthesis and meta-analyses; alongside the willingness to take risk in exploring new and creative ideas.

Son of prominent Saudi businessman the late Sheikh Ahmed Juffali and Dr. Suad Al-Husseini Juffali; a young successful businessman and entrepreneur passionate about the Red Sea and its marine life from an early age. The Tarek Ahmed Juffali Research Chair in Red Sea Ecology was endowed to KAUST by his mother in 2013, in celebration of Tarek's memory, and his passion and interest in oceanography.

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To COP26 and back again

16 November, 2021

Our PI Carlos Duarte has been very busy this month of November - we can hardly keep up! From meetings in the Maldives, to conferences in Spain and Sardinia, to giving talks at COP26 in Glasgow, it has been non-stop. Here is a whilstle-stop tour of some of his engagements in early November.

November 3rd

As scientific advisor for McLaren's Racing Team for Extreme E, Carlos Duarte had the exciting opportunity to present a hand-painted, brand-new electric car at an event with HRH Prince Charles. The event showcased the roleExtreme E has in climate chance science, and was also important in the amplification of female voices in the racing industry. Indeed, in attendance was also the first ever-McLaren female driver (Emma Gilmour, New Zealand) and first ever female lead Engineer (Leena Gade).

Find out more:

https://www.extreme-e.com/

November 6th

Duarte launches the Convex Blue Carbon Seascape Survey, working with Prof. Calum Roberts, Uni of Exeter. This is a 5-year collaboration along with the Blue Marine Foundation and Convexin, to establish a free resource database on the storage of carbon via the ocean. This is a vital step in reducing the research and data gap between the Blue Carbon and terrestrial carbon fields.

Find out more:

https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/

November 7th

Full and insightful days at COP26, where Duarte discussed the topic of 'Seaweed Farming as a Climate Solution' at the UN SDG (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) Pavillion at COP26.

All images from @duarteoceans account

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