Aramco supports community coral conservation

An aquarium equipped with technology that accurately replicates the marine environment during the event.

Employees from Aramco Asia Japan (AAJ) volunteered to help local children learn about marine conservation as part of the team’s corporate social responsibility efforts recently. More than 220 parents and children participated, reflecting a strong community partnership.

AAJ volunteers supported children to conduct a unique hands-on experiment to discover the dietary preferences of corals. The experiment sought to determine whether identifying the preferred food of corals could help prevent coral bleaching. It introduced the children to fundamental research methodologies.

Coral reefs play a crucial role in biodiversity, providing food and habitat for about 25% of the world’s fish.

According to National Geographic, the world has lost nearly 20% of its coral reefs, with many more reefs under threat today. Pollution and increasing ocean temperatures are two major causes of coral reef loss — a problem that can have long-reaching effects on humans and marine species alike. Coral conservation is therefore a critical issue.


Children observing the dietary preferences of corals.

AAJ employees volunteered to help children conduct experiments with coral.

Children explored the wonders of coral.

Okinawa is home to around 300 coral species — this makes it one of the most diverse and vibrant marine areas in the world. As part of its CSR initiatives, AAJ collaborates with the local community to conserve and restore coral reefs in Okinawa. This partnership has been ongoing for 15 years.

Abdullah A. Jastaniah, AAJ representative director, said: “Both Saudi Arabia and Japan are rich in marine diversity and corals are vital to marine biodiversity and our planet’s health. This experiment is not just about learning what corals eat; it’s about understanding how to preserve this incredible ecosystem. Together, we can make a difference.”

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