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The Research and Conferences Unit at the College of Engineering organized a scientific symposium titled "Underwater Communication and Technology: Enabling Environmental Monitoring and Disaster Prevention". During this symposium, Dr. Hamada Ahmed Hamada Esmaiel, Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering, King Khalid University, showcased recent research and advancements in underwater communications and their applications across multiple sectors. The symposium was attended by faculty members, students, and researchers. The symposium emphasized the significance of underwater communication technologies in monitoring marine ecosystems and their utility in mitigating natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. The symposium examined the potential of these technologies to improve emergency response and strengthen maritime security. At the symposium, Dr. Hamada Esmaiel presented the latest innovations and research in this domain, elucidating how contemporary technologies facilitate the adaptation of underwater communications. He also examined the efficacy of underwater communication technologies in monitoring environmental changes and detailed their capacity to track ecological shifts. Furthermore, he elucidated the strategies derived from these advanced technologies for disaster mitigation. He showcased a collection of studies and practical examples that illustrated the efficacy of these technologies in real-world contexts, greatly enhancing the talks. The symposium addressed the application of Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT) technologies in aquaculture and the enhancement of food security. The symposium emphasized the utilization of underwater communication technologies in the extraction of natural resources such as oil and natural gas from marine environments. The symposium showcased various studies and practical cases that illustrated the efficacy of these technologies in real-world applications, greatly enhancing the discussions. At the event's end, participants underscored the necessity for additional research and studies in this critical domain. The symposium experienced vigorous participation from the audience, characterized by numerous inquiries and productive debates that enhanced the offered themes.