On June 7, World Ocean Day 2026 will be celebrated by Life Below Water foundation at the Krachtcentrale in Huizen from 12 o’clock until 5 o’clock.
This inspiring and family-friendly event highlights the beauty and importance of our oceans as well as our local waters.
Visitors can take part in a variety of engaging activities for all ages, including interactive workshops for children, inspiring talks and a special pool where visitors can experience introductory dives.
There will also be mermaids present, creating a magical and memorable atmosphere for younger visitors and families.
In addition to the activities, the event will feature several stands showcasing sustainable and plastic-free products.
The day aims to raise awareness about the vital role oceans and water ecosystems play in our lives, from the world’s oceans to the lakes and waters in our own region. By bringing people together in a fun and educational setting, Life Below Water hopes to inspire visitors to care for and protect our blue planet.
Entrance to the event is free, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to celebrate World Ocean Day and learn more about the importance of healthy oceans and waters.
Sign up for World Ocean Day and receive two raffle tickets for the lottery.
You’ll have a chance to win some wonderful prizes!
Be inspired during a series of engaging talks for both young and old in the gallery of the Krachtcentrale Huizen.
Discover fascinating stories about the ocean, marine life, and our local waters, shared by passionate speakers throughout the day.
Join us and learn something new, and be inspired.
Sign up and be part of this special World Ocean Day event!
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater?
Come and experience it yourself during a discovery dive!
From the age of 10, you can take your very first breaths underwater in a safe and fun environment.
Contribution: €20 per session
Reserve your time slot in advance limited spots available
Time slots:
– 12.30 hr till 13.00 hr
– 13.30 hr till 14.00 hr
– 14.30 hr till 15.00 hr
– 15.30 hr till 16.00 hr
Send us a message to sign up or mail to: info@lifebelowwater.org
Event entry is free
Before the dive, we will check together if you are “fit to dive.”
The experienced instructors from Scuba Connection will guide you every step of the way in a special pool set up just for this event.
Take the plunge and discover the underwater world!
During the event, you’ll have the chance to take a photo with our beautiful mermaids in the pool or pose like a true ocean royalty on a giant oyster shell.
Bring your swimsuit and say ‘Hi’ to
– Mermaid Aurelia
– Mermaid Liara
– Mermaid Melody
– Dutch mermaid Shelley
A fun and unforgettable photo opportunity for both children and adults.
Perfect to remember your World Ocean Day experience!
Create your own sea animal & help protect the ocean!
Sea Cleaners International is excited to host a fun and creative kids workshop led by Tanja and Danny.
During this hands-on session, children will use their imagination to create their own sea animal, while learning why it’s so important to keep our oceans clean.
What to expect:
A perfect mix of creativity, education, and action, because every small step helps protect life below water.
Bring your own clean plastic waste to use in your creation:
Think of items like a shampoo bottle, detergent bottle, bubble wrap, gift wrapping, and more!
Sign up for one of the time slots:
Join us for a community clean-up in Zaandam and help create a cleaner, healthier neighborhood for everyone.
On May 17, from 13:00 to 15:00, we will come together to remove litter and make a visible impact in our local environment.
In spring, Spierziekten Nederland and Life Below Water host an accessible clean-up event with a closing High Tea for people with a muscular disease and their supervisors.
Guest Lecture Offer: The North Sea – Beauty, Significance & Challenges.
In total we collected over 2300 items of litter and over 1350 cigarette butts.
