OA Alliance short film: CHANGING WATERS
Ocean acidification is accelerating - yet most people have never heard of it.
Changing Waters: Time for Action on Ocean Acidification aims to change that.
In just 15 minutes, this character-led short film brings science to life. Following real individuals from government, indigenous communities, the seafood industry, and scientists, this film showcases their response to the accelerating impacts of ocean acidification and their calls for action.
Filmed by LUMA Storytelling in Washington State, Colombia, and Fiji Changing Waters features OA Alliance members’ stories and experiences tackling ocean acidification and climate-ocean change in North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Island Region.
This is not a story of doom. On the contrary, it’s about all that we can still save by taking ambitious climate action and the leadership shown by those who refuse to give up.
What are people saying?
Explore reflections from audiences around the world and discover how the film is inspiring new ideas, partnerships, and commitments to ocean-climate action.
“We’re so glad the OA Alliance produced a film that can be shared at events to tell the story of ocean acidification, the resources and communities being affected, and all the ways in which we can lead and address sources.”
“We have the data, the science and the scientists. We even have some potential solutions. Now it’s about getting that information out there. It’s about communicating the scope of the crisis and the tools we have to address it. That’s what makes films like ‘Changing Waters’ so vital. They give us a chance to see the challenges, to understand the stakes, to meet the people and communities at the frontlines of this crisis, and hear their stories and perspectives to grasp the urgency of the moment.”
“The film is such a call to Action, it is right there in the title.”
“I am really proud as a son of the Pacific and as a Fijian to say that through our partnership with the OA Alliance and the Pacific Community, we are able to feature in the short film our leaders that are responding to this global issue with local action . You see these same leaders in the corridors of COP30 calling for an integration of ocean language in the cover decision and across all the decisions in the negotiating rooms because we all recognize that to have strong climate action, we need to address the issue at hand. This is why addressing ocean acidification is part of our larger response to climate change”
HOST YOUR OWN SCREENING
We have crafted all the materials you need to organize a successful screening
Our Screening Kit gives you everything you need to host a powerful, well-organized event. We have created materials that will guide you through the different stages from a detailed step by step planning guide, recommendations for promotion and assets that will make the actual day of the screening more memorable!
Some of the materials available for you are:
Event Planning Guide
Press Release Template
Social Media Assets, posters
Ocean Acidification Fact Sheet
Roundtable Sample Questions, and more!
¡Además, todos los materiales están disponibles en español!
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activation materials
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Spark earnest discussion on climate science, equity, and community resilience with a film that is both human-centric and scientifically accurate. DOWNLOAD.
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Build political will by showing your peers and constituents why ocean acidification demands urgent climate action, and the tools to address it. DOWNLOAD.
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Bridge the gap between academic research and public awareness through stories that make science and monitoring vivid and actionable. DOWNLOAD.
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Learn how this challenge intersects with other environmental and social issues and how you can join this locally-led and globally impactful movement. DOWNLOAD.
Why show the film?
Whether at a policy event, community meeting or university lecture, viewers will walk away with a concrete, human understanding of this invisible crisis - and with the confidence that solutions exist. We’ve created these ACTIVATION MATERIALS to help deepen the conversation and turn awareness into action.
Explore tailored resources for educators, scientists, policymakers, and conservation communities to continue learning, sharing, and advancing action on ocean acidification.