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Catch our ocean justice work on new shores! 🌊 JOIN THE WAVE and continue supporting Azul at @AzulDotOrg on all platforms or visit Azul.org!

Read the full statement from @minsd, whose decades-long effort to integrate environmental justice into marine protection efforts was first galvanized by her experience as a stakeholder in the Southern California MLPA process starting in 2008: azul.org/en/blog/califo…

Despite the state’s legal commitment to protect 30% of our coastal waters by 2030 – and overwhelming support for such action – CDFW’s recommendations deny almost every proposed conservation measure and protect less than 0.1% more of California’s coastal waters.

🔔 Today, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife released analysis and recommendations on proposed changes to California’s world-renowned Marine Protected Area (#MPA) Network. Read the statement from @minsd on Azul's website: azul.org/en/blog/califo…

Las mujeres son el corazón de Azul y del movimiento para proteger a nuestro océano. 💖🌊✨ Desde científicas y defensoras hasta narradoras y organizadoras, las mujeres han estado al frente de la lucha para proteger nuestro océano y nuestro futuro. #LatinasMarinas #MesDeLaMujer

El oleoducto se cerró en el 2015 — pero ahora, la administración Trump aprovecha las circunstancias para reabrirlo. "No estamos dispuestos a pagar sus ganancias corporativas con nuestro futuro”, dijo @minsd, la Fundadora y Directora Ejecutiva de Azul. #NoManchesElMar

📰 NOTICIAS DE ÚLTIMA HORA: Hoy, Sable Offshore Corp. reinició el flujo de petróleo en el oleoducto de la Unidad Santa Ynez — el mismísimo que causó el derrame de Refugio en el 2015, el peor desastre ecológico en Santa Barbara desde el derrame de 1969. #NoManchesElMar

Gracias a estos días en el mar, reuniones comunitarias y conversaciones en la isla, la visita nos ofreció un poderoso recordatorio: cuando se confía en las comunidades y se respeta su liderazgo, se construyen sistemas de conservación que perduran. azul.org/es/blog/de-la-…

🦞Desde California hasta Chile: @minsd reflexiona sobre su viaje a Juan Fernández, donde el liderazgo local de la comunidad, pescadores, mujeres y la juventud están dando forma a uno de los ejemplos más poderosos de la gobernanza oceánica comunitaria: azul.org/es/blog/de-la-…

Through days at sea, community meetings, and conversations around town, one lesson is clear: ocean conservation works best when communities lead. 🌊 📖Read the full story and explore the journey: azul.org/en/blog/from-c…

🦞California to Chile: Azul’s Founder & Executive Director @minsd reflects on her journey to the Juan Fernández Archipelago—where fishing families, local leaders, and women of the community are shaping one of the world’s most powerful examples of people-centered ocean governance.

Thank you to @SenJohnLaird, @AsmDawnAddis, @asmstevebennett, Asm. Hart, and the dozens of bipartisan co-authors who introduced the resolution celebrating the Coastal Act's 50th anniversary. independent.com/2026/02/26/law…

“The Coastal Act is the linchpin of equity & environmental justice along the California coast,” said @minsd, Azul's Founder and Executive Director. 🔗 Full press release: bit.ly/4rFFlSE

ICYMI – Azul's Founder and Executive Director, @minsd, joined Sec. @WadeCrowfoot at the Secretary Speaker Series to celebrate the Coastal Act's 50th anniversary! @TheCACoast @ca_coastal @CalNatResources Check out a recording of the webinar ⬇️ youtube.com/live/eYjby5OVc…

📆 Today at 12pm PT! Azul's Founder and Executive Director, @minsd, is joining the Secretary Speaker Series to celebrate the Coastal Act's 50th anniversary. @TheCACoast @ca_coastal @CalNatResources 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/coastalact

"Mijo, wake up, it's time to join #LatinosMarinos at California Ocean Day" If you're looking for a space that centers community, culture, and music in ocean advocacy, apply today to join #LatinosMarinos at #CAOceanDay 2026 in Sacramento! 🗓️ Apply today: bit.ly/AzulCAOD2026

¿Listo para hacer olas? ✨🌊 Únete a nosotros en Sacramento este abril y sé parte de la comunidad de #LatinosMarinos que está marcando el camino en #CAOceanDay 2026. Las aplicaciones ya están ABIERTAS. Fecha límite: lunes, 16 de marzo 🐋 Aplica HOY: bit.ly/AzulCAOD2026

Así pasa cuando sucede... Learn more about the National Azul Poll: bit.ly/AzulPoll2024 #BadBunny #LatinosMarinos #AzulPoll

🏆 We also want to thank Commissioners Notthoff and Escalante, who gave a shout-out during the meeting to our Founder and Executive Director, Marcela Graudiņš, for receiving the 2026 Peter Benchley Award for Excellence in Action!

We thank the Commissioners and staff at @TheCACoast for this thoughtful and action-oriented report. It is a testament to what is possible when agencies and community partners work in true partnership to advance environmental justice for all Californians! documents.coastal.ca.gov/assets/env-jus…

At the California Coastal Commission (@TheCACoast) this week, our California Policy Manager, Tomas Valadez, delivered public comment on behalf of Azul in support of the Commission’s new Environmental Justice report, "Shifting the Current." 🧵