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Organización de justicia ambiental protegiendo el mar 🦈. #El30ParaEl2030 #LatinosMarinos
Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization azul.orgJoined June 2011

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ICYMI – Our founder & ED Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš () spoke with about our community's deep connection to the ocean & #environmentalism. #LatineHeritageMonth
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today on The Frontline, we've got an as told to from @minsd of @AzulDotOrg. this is how @AtmosMag honors latine heritage month: by giving a platform to people doing the work ocean conservation is climate justice. atmos.earth/ocean-conserva
Nuestra comunidad latina busca acciones en contra el plástico: ➡️ el 92% de los encuestados respaldan hacer más para prevenir la contaminación por plástico ➡️ el 80% respaldan la prohibición de los plásticos de un solo uso #DejaElPlastico 🌎 #AzulPoll
“We don’t want to only keep plastics out of the ocean; we want to bring more people to the ocean. We want to see 30% of the ocean protected by 2030, but we want to protect nature *with* people. We don’t want to keep it *from* people.” —
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For too long, ocean & climate policy has excluded ocean justice communities from the discussions around solutions. The new #OceanJustice Platform follows the leadership of the frontlines instead. Find our platform here: bit.ly/3R0Mbil
Green graphic with an image of the Ocean Justice Steering committee on the right. The text reads: "What is the Ocean Justice Forum? A collective of 18 environmental justice, community, Indigenous, and national nonprofit organizations that came together to develop a consensus based federal ocean policy platform that promotes racial, climate, environmental, and economic justice. Read the platform at oceanjusticeforum.info"
Blue graphic with an image of a whale in the ocean on the right. The text reads: "Read and sign on to the Ocean Justice Forum's equitable and just ocean policy platform at oceanjusticeforum.info"
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A must-read this #HispanicHeritageMonth from Azul's founder & executive director, Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš ()! ⬇️
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“We don’t want to only keep plastics out of the ocean; we want to bring more people to the ocean. We want to see 30% of the ocean protected by 2030, but we want to protect nature *with* people. We don’t want to keep it *from* people.” — @minsd @AzulDotOrg atmos.earth/ocean-conserva
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Not only is the Latinx community demanding a seat at the table when talking about protecting our ocean – we are LEADING the efforts. #LatinosMarinos has proven that with huge wins for the ocean & our community! ✊🏽 ✊🏿 ✊🏽 JOIN US ➡️ bit.ly/3U5LXcq
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ICYMI – For the last 18 months, we have worked closely with 17 other organizations to create a groundbreaking set of principles & policy priorities on #OceanJustice. We're proud to be a part of this collective & to have served on the steering committee!
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“Las consecuencias de la inacción y la injusticia se manifiestan cada día en zonas costeras y del interior, desde Alaska hasta California, Puerto Rico y más allá," dijo Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš (), directora ejecutiva y fundadora de Azul.
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The next superstar in our #LatinosMarinos series for #HispanicHeritageMonth is @jess_outside! 🤩 Jessica Loya is the co-founder of Rooted & Reimagined Strategies, a Latina owned & operated consulting firm that supports BIPOC organizations!
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Text graphic featuring a cutout image of Jessica Loya on the right. The quote reads: "As a queer women of color & daughter of immigrants, it is important to me that the voices & experiences of communities of color & others who have been under-represented & historically marginalized are not just included, but leading public policy conversations & decision-making" – Jessica Loya, co-founder, Rooted & Reimagined Strategies #LatinosMarinos
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She knew she was on the right path when she learned the monarch butterflies migrating to the coast were from the same region in Michoacán where her family is from. “It was then & there that Madre Tierra spoke to me & told me I was right where I needed to be.” #LatinosMarinos
Text graphic featuring a cutout image of Jessica Loya on the right. The quote reads: "It's critical that we change the narrative that access to open natural spaces – like the ocean, beaches, & forests – is a privilege or a luxury. Access to these spaces must be a human right!" – Jessica Loya, co-founder, Rooted & Reimagined Strategies. #LatinosMarinos
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Through her work & advocacy, Jessica wants future generations of urban youth to know that the ocean, coast & beaches are not some far away place, but instead places where they belong & have access. She wants them to experience it & know they are on the right path. #LatinosMarinos
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Maria IS a superstar! We couldn't agree more. Her recent work on the development of OPC's Equity Plan (soon to be considered for adoption at the October 6 Council meeting) is a major accomplishment and a huge milestone for OPC. Thank you for all you do Maria.
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Today, we’re excited to share the next superstar in our #LatinosMarinos series this #HispanicHeritageMonth: Maria Rodriguez, an environmental scientist & the Climate & Environmental Justice Program Manager at @OPC_California! 🤩
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NEW: There’s a bill on Gavin Newsom’s desk that could change the lives of thousands of farmworkers across CA by making it easier for them to unionize. He's been resisting signing it. Meanwhile, the company he co-founded just spent $14.5 million to buy a 129-acre vineyard.
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Maria Rodriguez is the next superstar in our #LatinosMarinos series for #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🤩 She's a tireless advocate for #EnvironmentalJustice & equity in conservation work! 🌊
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Today, we’re excited to share the next superstar in our #LatinosMarinos series this #HispanicHeritageMonth: Maria Rodriguez, an environmental scientist & the Climate & Environmental Justice Program Manager at @OPC_California! 🤩
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The Justice League for Oceans?! Yes! These are the real super heroes for the ocean... Read and join #OceanJustice 🌊 🌎 🦸🏻‍♀️🦹🏾🦸💪 💥
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NEW: Groundbreaking #OceanJustice platform just released. A collective of 18 organizations offers a consensus set of principles & policy priorities for putting justice at the heart of ocean policy. Read the platform: oceanjusticeforum.info
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