class research institution, but also because it will yield new discoveries from the Red Sea and enrich the minds of future scientists from around the world. KAUST will contribute to global scientific and technological advancement by bringing the world to the Kingdom and vice versa,” said Nadhmi Al-Nasr, interim president of KAUST. “We are excited to embark on this new collaborative research program with KAUST,” said Dr. Laurence Madin, WHOI director of research. “The research programs will increase our fundamental understanding of the ocean and its ecosystems in this important part of the world, and should prove valuable to Saudi environmental resource managers.” --MORE
