ScubbleBubbles Foundation

16/06/2026

Meet the lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata)! 🥬

At first glance, it looks like a nudibranch, but it isn’t closely related to them at all! This remarkable sea slug can grow up to 5 cm long and comes in a variety of colors, from green and blue with red, pink, and yellow details. It’s ruffled body gives it the appearance of lettuce, hence the name lettuce sea slug!

What sets this slug apart is a mechanism called kleptoplasty. As it feeds on algae, it retains the algae's chloroplasts and stores them within its own tissues. These stolen chloroplasts can continue functioning inside the slug, allowing it to temporarily harness energy from sunlight.

The chloroplasts can remain active for up to 40 days, but the slug still needs to eat!

The lettuce sea slug is another reminder that there is always more to the reef than meets the eye🐌

12/06/2026

🦁🐟 Who Is This Pokemon?

Did you know the lionfish (Pterois volitans) can eat prey up to half its own body length?
This beautiful but invasivepredator has few natural enemies in the Caribbean, making it a challenge for our reef ecosystems. 🌊💙

08/06/2026

Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊

Today is a reminder of just how much we depend on the ocean, and how much of its life remains hidden beneath the surface. From coral reefs and mangroves to the open ocean, these ecosystems support an incredible diversity of species.

Today we celebrate the ocean, but also recognize the importance of protecting it. From coral restoration and habitat conservation to research and education, every effort contributes to a healthier ocean 💙

08/06/2026

Such a great night! Not only was the evening magical, but what an honor to walk away with a donation of $20,000 along side the other amazing organizations!

What a night it was. The 8th Annual Long Table Aruba brought our community together once again this time with YOUR votes choosing who would take home the prize.
And the winners are:
Pedal for progress foundation Aruba
Fundacion Respeta Mi
Fundashon Ultimo Deseo Aruba
CasMarie, centro di encuentro pa persona cu Demencia y nan Famia
ScubbleBubbles Foundation
Each walking away with $20,000 — $100,000 back into the hands of the people doing the real work.
Thank you, Aruba. See you next year.

05/06/2026

WE MADE THE TOP 5! 💙

To everyone who voted, shared, supported, and cheered us on thank you. Every vote helped us get here, and we're incredibly grateful to have such amazing people behind us.

From our underwater crew to all of you, thank you for being part of this journey. The adventure continues, and we can't wait to see what comes next.

01/06/2026

Happy World Reef Day! 🪸

Today we celebrate one of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on our planet: coral reefs.
Although coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, they support an estimated 25% of all marine species. They provide food and shelter, protect coastlines, and support the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.
Reefs around the globe are facing increasing pressures from climate change, pollution, coastal development, and other human activities. Protecting coral reefs means protecting biodiversity, coastal communities, and the health of our oceans.

While reducing these threats remains essential, restoration efforts are helping to support reef recovery. By growing corals in nurseries, we are working to strengthen reef resilience and give these ecosystems a better chance for the future.

On this World Reef Day, take a moment to appreciate the incredible life that reefs support and consider what you can do to help protect them. Whether that's reducing your environmental footprint, supporting conservation initiatives, or simply learning more about these remarkable ecosystems.

Every reef matters and every action counts 🌊💙

29/05/2026

Somehow we’ve already reached the FINAL weekend of voting for the Long Table Video Contest 🫧

Seeing so many people support ScubbleBubbles along the way has honestly meant the world to us. Every vote, share, repost, comment, tag, and message has helped more people discover our little underwater world 🪸

And beyond the contest itself, it’s been amazing to see people getting excited about the ocean, coral restoration, marine life, and the beauty hidden just beneath the surface 💙
There are only a few days left to vote for ScubbleBubbles in the Long Table Video Contest 🌊

If you’ve already voted: THANK YOU.
If you shared it with friends or family: DOUBLE thank you. And if you still want to support us one last time… this is the final weekend 🫧

https://windcreek.com/aruba/community-support/long-table/video-contest

27/05/2026

Check this out!

¡ATENCION TUR MUCHA! 🎨

Den cuadro di Dia Mundial di Wetlands, Directie Natuur en Milieu (DNM) ta invita bo pa participa den nos competencia di pintamento! Ban pone color na nos naturalesa y siña con importante nos saliñanan y matanan di mangel ta pa Aruba. 🇦🇼💦

¿Con pa participa? 1️⃣ Busca bo 'kleurplaatje' na nos oficina na San Nicolas (Edificio Uncle Louis Store, B. van der Veen Zeppenfeldtstraat #7). of print riba A42️⃣ Pone bo creatividad y kleur e pintura bunita! 3️⃣ Entrega bo obra bek (pinta/gekleur)🖌️ na nos oficina of via email [email protected] prome cu 2 di februari 2026.

Pakico Wetlands ta importante? Nan ta e "pulmonnan" di nos costanan! Nan ta filtra awa, proteha nos contra tormenta y ta cas pa hopi flora y fauna. 🦀🌿

📅 Ganado lo wordo anuncia: 5 di februari 2026 pa 12:00 PM.

¡Pasa busca bo pintura awe mes! 🏃‍♂️💨 🌎

26/05/2026

When the sun sets, the reef completely transforms🌙

As the daylight fades, many reef organisms shift their behavior in response to the changing light conditions.

Corals that appear inactive during the day often extend feeding tentacles at night to capture plankton from the water column using specialized stinging cells (called nematocysts). At the same time, nocturnal predators such as moray eels, octopuses, crustaceans, and sharks become more active, taking advantage of the darkness to hunt. In response, many reef fish retreat into crevices and sheltered areas within the reef structure to reduce the risk of predation. Some species, such as parrotfish, even produce protective mucus cocoons while sleeping, which may help mask their scent from predators and parasites.

The darkness also reveals visual phenomena that are often hidden during the day. Bioluminescence occurs when a chemical reaction inside a living organism produces light as a byproduct. Doing so creates a glowing or twinkling effect. Bioluminescent marine organisms include fish, bacteria, jellyfish, and algae. Bioluminescent algae on the surface of the ocean (sea sparkle) start twinkling when the chemical reaction is triggered due to movement or changes in the environment.

These nighttime processes are an important part of reef life which we do not often get to see 🌊✨

22/05/2026

A very important question from one of our underwater locals… 🐠

If you haven’t voted for ScubbleBubbles yet in the Long Table video contest, this might be your sign 👀

https://windcreek.com/aruba/community-support/long-table/video-contest

Every vote means a lot to us and helps support our passion for sharing and protecting the underwater world we love. Thank you to everyone supporting us along the way. 💙