Ocean Lovers Talks - CORAL CRUSADERS: HOW TO SAVE OUR REEFS

OCEAN LOVERS TALKS - Coral crusaders: how to save our reefs

Join host Laura Wells as she dives into exciting innovations that are helping to restore and protect these vibrant underwater ecosystems. From lab-grown corals to reef-friendly tech, discover the creative solutions that are giving our coral reefs a fighting chance—including how you can help join the cause as citizen scientists!

HOST: 

- Laura Wells

SPEAKERS:

Emma Camp - Future Reefs, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Dr Emma Camp is a marine biologist and the Team Leader of the Future Reefs Team at the University of Technology Sydney. Emma is considered a leading coral expert, with her work focused on utilising scientific capacity to help preserve and re-build reefs.  

Andy Ridley, Citizens of the Reef

Andy Ridley, founding CEO of Citizens of the Reef and Earth Hour, combines innovative leadership, science, and AI to drive global conservation movements, inspiring meaningful action and scaling environmental solutions.   

WHERE: High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion

WHEN: 4.15pm - 4.35pm Saturday, March 22

Important note: Registration does not guarantee you a seat. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment. 

Ocean Lovers Talks are a feature program of the Ocean Lovers Festival bringing you inspirational talks by leaders and luminaries, scientists, innovators, adventurers and future-proofers focused on solutions to better protect our ocean, promoting hopeful and inspiring views for the future.

The Ocean Lovers Festival is an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music & Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with art, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Visit our website for more information.