Hi

My name is Leah Emmanuel, I’m 17 years old and I would like to share with you my thoughts and feelings as a young person about the beautiful Coral Sea.

After watching a video of this ocean treasure and its wonderful marine life, I was shocked to discover that the federal government’s draft plan fails to protect most of its coral reefs.

Swept with feelings of grief and frustration, I was determined to take action. So I sent a letter to Environment Minister Tony Burke, urging him to do something about it – you can too.

The federal government’s Coral Sea marine park plan leaves 90% of the coral reefs open to some forms of fishing.

This is just not good enough Minister Burke.

As a member of the generation which will be dealing with some of the greatest environmental problems to face humanity and our Earth; who may be living in a world less beautiful and less pristine, I urge you to send your Coral Sea submission to Tony Burke today.

I ask you, for my future, for our future, for the future of your children and the future of life in the sacred Coral Sea – please join me in demanding action from our politicians by asking them to protect our ocean treasure, our Coral Sea.

Join me,
Leah