Living Seawalls Wins 2025 Eureka Prize for Environmental Research

In its 35th year, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes recognize contributions to science across four categories: Research and Innovation, Leadership, Science Engagement, and School Science, with 20 prizes and a total of $200,000 in prize money on offer.

The Eureka Prizes are the nation’s premier science awards, celebrating the very best of Australian scientific discovery, invention, communication, innovation and leadership.

“Winning the Eureka Prize for Environmental Research is a tremendous recognition of the Living Seawalls project and the many collaborators and supporters who have contributed to its success. By transforming marine constructions into thriving habitats, Living Seawalls has shown how eco-engineering can enhance biodiversity in coastal cities. This award celebrates not just the science, but the collaboration and vision that are driving global change in how we build with nature.”

 – Dr. Katie Dafforn, co-founder of Living Seawalls and Co-Director of the Stone Living Lab

The Stone Living Lab is so proud of our partners at Living Seawalls for winning this year’s Eureka Prize for Environmental Research! Find out more about the Australian project team here.