Ms Sam Shu Qin spoke about the importance of protecting coral reefs. She highlighted the issues of corals and other sea animals being harmed by man made items and disasters such as oil spills. Furthermore, she emphasized the importance of youth’s key participation in marine conservation as it would soon be their future to uphold. Sam is a marine conservationist dedicated to restoring coral reefs in Southeast Asia. Her work focuses on enhancing biodiversity on artificial structures, rehabilitating degraded reefs in urban marine environments, and collaborating with coastal communities on restoration initiatives. She is also the co-founder of Our Singapore Reefs, an initiative that raises awareness of Singapore’s marine biodiversity while fostering community collaboration and engagement in marine science and conservation. Through her expertise in science communication, Sam inspires diverse audiences to take an active role in marine stewardship. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx