Wildlife Spotlight: Aruba’s terns are back for breeding season, with 10 species using the north coast and San Nicolas Reef Islands (including Baby Beach), making the island a key site for Caribbean and global seabird conservation. Marine Protection: A push for reef-safe sunscreen is growing, with Aruba among places where non-reef-safe products are illegal—aimed at reducing coral bleaching linked to chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate. Biodiversity Funding: The EU opened a funding call for nature and biodiversity projects across Caribbean OCTs, including Aruba, with proposals due Aug. 28, 2026. Tourism & Spending: Aruba Tourism Authority’s May “Spending Insights 2025” reports USD 3.06B in total visitor spending, led by accommodation, with North America driving 78% of spend. Local Environment & Community: The Wilhelminabrug restoration is underway to address concrete wear from salinity and humidity, while a Neighborhood Action cleanup in Rooi Afo and Seroe Preto targeted bulky waste and local production. Animal Welfare: AWAA launched a free sterilization campaign with visiting veterinarians to curb unwanted litters and stray animals. Policy Tension: Debate is intensifying over regulation of off-road tourism in Aruba, after closures tied to a court case involving the shoco burrowing owl habitat.