‘Turning the Tide’ to stream globally in celebration of World Oceans Day

From screen to stream, ‘Turning the Tide’ is a documentary funded by the EU RESEMBID Programme and executed by partners Aruba Conservation Foundation, ScubbleBubbles Foundation, University of Aruba and Wageningen University & Research.

ORANJESTAD, ARUBA – 5 JUNI 2025 – Aruba Conservation Foundation together with local partners ScubbleBubbles Foundation, University of Aruba and international partner Wageningen University & Research, is proud to announce that after months of anticipation, the documentary, ‘Turning the Tide’ will be available for streaming on ACF’s YouTube channel in celebration of World Oceans Day.

World Oceans Day is celebrated globally on June 8th to honor the vital role oceans play in sustaining life and to inspire collective action to protect them.This year’s theme, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us”, is a timely reminder of the critical role our oceans play. This is especially true here in Aruba, where our marine environment is not only a natural treasure, but also the foundation of our island’s identity, economy, and future. In recognition of this global day, ‘Turning the Tide’ offers the community of Aruba and beyond an opportunity to renew their commitment to the conservation of Aruba’s Nature.

Filmed over a 16-month period, the documentary premiered in Aruba on January 31, 2025, at The Movies Aruba, where it captivated the local community. It screened for six weeks, attracting a total of 1,846 viewers, a testament to the community’s strong interest in marine conservation. ACF also invited all of Aruba’s secondary schools to register their students for private screenings as parto of their education on Aruba’s nature. In total, 946 students from Colegio Arubano, Colegio Nigel Matthew, Colegio San Antonio, De Schakel College, Filomena College, International School of Aruba, Maria College Mavo, and Mon Plaisir Havo participated.

‘Turning the Tide’ documents the first-of-its-kind pilot project to restore Aruba’s mangroves and coral reefs, showcasing the island’s natural beauty while also highlighting the complex and collaborative work involved in ecosystem restoration. The film features contribution from local, regional and international experts.

ACF, together with its partners ScubbleBubbles Foundation, the University of Aruba, and Wageningen University and Research, invite the community of Aruba, Arubans living abroad, and anyone passionate about nature conservation to celebrate World Oceans Day 2025 by watching ‘Turning the Tide’ – a powerful film that underscores the urgency of protecting our marine environment and the communities that depend on it.

To mark World Oceans Day, Turning the Tide invites you to experience the wonders of Aruba’s nature starting June 8, 2025, on ACF’s YouTube channel.

Watch the film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arubaconservationfoundation.

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For more information, contact: info@acf.aw.