Safeer Ahmad is a high school student at The KAUST School, in Saudi Arabia. Safeer has been living in KAUST, by the Red Sea, for the past 9 years where he gained a passion for the ocean and its wonders. He has been interested in Environmental Studies tackling the current issues of our planet, and plans on taking related courses during his IB Diploma. Safeer is passionate about marine biology, and working on adaptive solutions to help marine ecosystems, and the issues they face at hand. He plans on expanding his knowledge about the Red Sea’s marine biodiversity and aims to contribute towards helping protect our oceans and its inhabitants through adaptive solutions and business approaches. Outside of his academic pursuits, Safeer enjoys collecting sneakers, playing the piano, following his favourite football team (Manchester United), and running his local Detox Juice Business.
“Corals are such fascinating creatures, and there is so much to learn about them. The way they can adapt in different environments, and fight against bleaching is truly astonishing and inspiring. They are the perfect example of resilience. “