Short Film Showcases Young Bahamian Conservation Leaders at Blue Action Lab

Blue Action Lab Aquaculture Technicians Doneyah Garvey and Lachelle Russell

This month, we premier Blue Action's Turning the Tide, directed by Bahamian filmmaker Lauren Ritchie. The film shines a light on the transformative work at Conservation Cove, BAL’s restoration hub on Grand Bahama, where efforts in conch aquaculture, reef and mangrove restoration, and community education are shaping the future of island conservation.

“Conservation Cove is proof that solutions to the climate crisis can begin in island nations like ours. By empowering Bahamians to lead with innovation and resilience, we are creating a model of community-led conservation that can inspire and be applied across the world."

Rupert Hayward, Founder, Blue Action

Film Festival Feature

Turning the Tide will be featured in the 2025 CINEFISH Film Festival, a unique platform that combines science and art to explore marine life, conservation, and fisheries. The festival underscores the global relevance of Blue Action Lab’s work and the universal lessons emerging from Grand Bahama.

Watch film here