The moment has arrived! After unveiling the semi-finalists in the 11-14 year-old category, we are now excited to introduce the talented young artists who made it to the semi-finals in the 15-19 year-old category of the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge.
This year’s theme, “Marine Keystone Species,” challenged students to create artwork featuring marine keystone species and showcase their vital role in maintaining marine ecosystems. The incredible submissions we received not only display artistic excellence but also help raise awareness about the importance of these species in keeping our oceans balanced and thriving.
With over 600 entries in this category, selecting the semi-finalists was no easy feat. Our judges carefully reviewed each piece before selecting 34 outstanding artworks from students representing 9 different countries. These young artists illustrated a remarkable variety of marine keystone species, including orcas, hydrothermal vent tube worms, sharks, krill, walrus, and giant clams. Their use of different artistic styles, techniques, and media brought these species to life.
Now, it’s time to celebrate their talent and dedication. Meet our 15-19 year-old semi-finalists:
2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge Semi-Finalists (15-19 years old):
“Sea Cucumbers Protecting Coral Reef Ecosystem” by Anano Dolidze, Age 16, Georgia“Symphony of the Sea: The Critical Role of Key Species” by Muhammad Faris Izzudin, Age 17, Indonesia“Clustered Red Flowers” by Xinyue Jia, Age 15, China“Krill Cascade: The Thread That Binds the Sea” by Karma Khaled, Age 15, Saudi Arabia“One in a Krillion” by HoJin Kwak, Age 16, United States of America“Interconnected” by Alaina Swartzlander, Age 16, United States of America“The Kelp Kingdom” by Kiera Maulida O’Toole, Age 16, Indonesia“Secrets of the Sea” by Brenna Ren, Age 17, United States of America“Guardian of the Deep” by Vedangi Singh, Age 15, India“Distance” by Ada Voight, Age 18, United States of America“Between Shadow and Sea: The Orca’s Lament” by Adrian Wang, Age 17, China“Footprint” by Waner Wei, Age 15, China“Fable for the Ecosystem” by Minseo Jung, Age 18, Republic of Korea“Land of Coexistence, Mudflat” by Dayeon Kim, Age 18, Republic of Korea“The Keeper” by Hyungjun Chin, Age 18, Republic of Korea“Seal’s Fate” by Gianna Zhang, Age 17, United States of America“Threads of Life: The Legacy of Seagrass” by Vivian Wong, Age 15, Canada“Tiny Giants of the Sea” by Vivian Wu, Age 17, Canada“Star of the Earth” by Yeonseo Lauren Lee, Age 17, Republic of Korea“Balance Of Survival” by Brianna Peralta, Age 15, United States of America“Snacking on the Go to Help Marine Life Grow” by Jessica Lawson, Age 17, United States of America“The Sea’s Yggdrasil” by Daniel Yu, Age 17, United States of America“Bridge Between Waters and Worlds” by Kimin Kim, Age 17, Republic of Korea“The Fortress” by Yesol Song, Age 18, Republic of Korea“Beneath the Frozen Canvas” by Kalina Li, Age 17, United States of America“The Star that Holds the Sea” by Nidha Afzal, Age 17, Kenya“A Fragile Sanctuary” by Caitlin Yoon, Age 15, United States of America“The Great Shelter” by Siyoo Choi, Age 18, Republic of Korea“Protectors of the Reef’s Colors” by Eneya Yoon, Age 15, United States of America“The Silent Guardian” by Nimrat Kaur, Age 16, India“A Napoleon Wrasse Chowin’ Down” by Eli Worley, Age 18, United States of America“The Guardians of the Reef” by Soyun Lee, Age 15, United States of America“Guardian of the Reef” by Xyden Procaccianti, Age 17, United States of America“The Balance of Life from Nest to Sea” by Amy Lee, Age 16, United States of America
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