Meet Silvia Vicario, a PhD student at King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology - KAUST, who just surfaced from a dive 650 meters deep—into one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth. As part of OceanX’s latest mission in Timor Leste, Silvia and a team of international scientists are exploring the deep waters around Atauro Island and north of Dili, uncovering hidden coral ecosystems, tracking pygmy blue whales, and gathering new insights into marine biodiversity. For Silvia, the

Facilitating world-changing research: KAUST's state-of-the-art research facilities attract talented, passionate and dynamic researchers and staff ready to help the University to address the world’s most challenging scientific problems. Learn more at: https://corelabs.kaust.edu.sa/ | King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology - KAUST

KAUST is on a mission to accelerate research into impact. From the coasts of Brazil to the reefs of the Red Sea, KAUST Professor Raquel Peixoto is pioneering coral probiotics that could help restore and protect the planet’s most vital marine ecosystems. | King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology - KAUST