Elijah Richardson might be just 10 years old but already he is a force to be reckoned with. His passion for the ocean and for saving the environment has led him to cities and towns across Queensland as a CoralWatch Ambassador.
Two years ago, Elijah convinced singer-songwriter Billie Eilish to let her song Ocean Eyes be used in a CoralWatch campaign to raise awareness about reef conservation. These days, the Aussie schoolboy regularly gives presentations, rallies his peers and the public, and leads efforts like reef walks and beach clean-ups.
Most recently, Elijah was with CoralWatch at UQ’s Alumni Weekend on Heron Island and at World Science Festival in Brisbane – as always, encouraging others, young and old, to join him in protecting precious reefs.
Established in 2002, CoralWatch is a citizen science program based at The University of Queensland. Ambassadors and volunteers work to monitor and protect the health of coral reefs around the world through education and outreach.
Learn more about CoralWatch or attend a CoralWatch event.
Every day, climate change and environmental pressures take a toll on irreplaceable coral ecosystems like The Great Barrier Reef, one of just seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Make a difference for our world and for future generations by supporting CoralWatch.
