BRINGING THE OCEAN TO HOSPITALISED CHILDREN
OUR STORY
Student Nurse
During her nursing studies Lucy Penny, our founder, cared for many children struggling with mental health challenges. Often from disadvantaged backgrounds, these children experienced loneliness and little access to nature.
Healing Waves
For Lucy, the ocean connects her with like-minded souls and provides a place to recharge and find balance while caring for others. Recognising how the ocean nurtures her own wellbeing, she wanted to share its healing powers with those who need it most: children in hospital.
Scrubs to Scholar
In 2023, Lucy was honoured to be selected as the (Rolex) Our World Underwater European Scholar. This incredible opportunity allowed her to collaborate with medical professionals, filmmakers and global underwater experts to explore remote dive expeditions and how to help the younger generation reconnect with nature.
Blue Bubble Immersive: Oceans for All
Lucy’s nursing and scholarship experiences sparked an idea - Blue Bubble Immersive was born!
BRINGING THE OCEAN TO HOSPITALISED CHILDREN
OUR STORY
“The Our World Underwater Scholarship gave me the privilege of exploring some of the earth’s most extraordinary places and encountering its wonderful wildlife. Immersive technology, like VR, could allow hospitalised children to discover the sea and experience the same sense of wonder and awe. I hope immersive underwater footage could offer relief, support mental health and help inspire the next generation of ocean custodians.” Lucy Penny
Supportive Community
Lucy could only develop Blue Bubble Immersive because of the support, generosity and enthusiasm shown by so many people. You have all helped bring this idea to life. Thank you SO much.
