🌊Day 2 of the #RLIDeepDive2026: Action Lab was a BIG one!🌊 From meetings with Senate and House offices to a panel discussion on IUU fishing at Capitol Hill Ocean Week with @marinesanctuary, participants spent the day turning learning into action! #SemanaAzul #LatinosMarinos

Day 1 of the 2026 RLI Deep Dive: Action Lab is in the books! 🌊🤿✨ This week, #AzulRisingLeaders are in Washington, D.C. sharpening strategy and preparing to take action against #IUUfishing! We’re not just learning — we’re building and deploying. #RLIDeepDive2026 #SemanaAzul

🦞From Chile to California, we’re celebrating people-centered ocean governance! This spring, Azul welcomed a delegation of artisan fishers and community leaders from Chile’s Juan Fernández Archipelago and Patagonia for a week of shared learning. #JusticiaOceánica #LatinosMarinos

🌊The People's Coast Turns 50🌊 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act, a landmark law born directly from the will of the people that established the coast as a public commons. 💻Join us online: https://bit.ly/Upwell2026 #Upwell2026 #LatinosMarinos

15 years of ocean justice and #LatinosMarinos power 👑🌊🩵 We were honored to receive a resolution from the California Latino Legislative Caucus (@LatinoCaucus) recognizing Azul's 15th anniversary! #Azul15 #15YearsOfWaves

Another amazing day with #LatinosMarinos at California Ocean Day!! 🌊🤩🩵 We met with 25+ legislative offices, participated in panels and interviews, hosted our annual #LatinosMarinos luncheon, and brought the gente-power to the California Capitol! #CAOceanDay

¡Feliz Día de la Tierra! 🌎 🩵 Hoy y todos los días celebramos nuestro hermoso Planeta Azul y el océano que nos conecta. Sumate a este movimiento: Azul.org #DiaDeLaTierra #EarthDay #LatinosMarinos

California’s MPA network is at a crossroads. The good news: we have examples that show us what’s possible when conservation is built *with* people. ➡️Register to join Azul at an upcoming Regional MPA Meeting: www.bit.ly/CA-MPA-Mtgs-2026 https://youtu.be/ACZe3WQU5OA

Azul turns 15 this month! #Azul15 👑 From landmark California policies to global advocacy, Azul has built a movement where community, culture, & leadership converge. Join us in celebrating Azul on 15 years of #OceanJustice!

Azul turns 15 today!! 🥳 15 years of proving: when Latino communities lead, ocean justice wins. 🌊 From landmark California policies to global advocacy, Azul has built a movement where community, culture, & leadership converge. #AzulQuince #Azul15 youtube.com/shorts/KQZjv...

From California to Massachusetts–we're all in for Ocean Day!!! 🩵 Azul Operations Associate Katherine Muniz is holding it down at the first-ever Massachusetts Ocean Day. Our coasts may be miles away, but the fight for ocean justice is one. TY for the invite, Environment America! 🌊

Join us in congratulating Richelle Poblete and Tomas Valadez on their 3rd Azul-versary! 🥳 We're grateful to have them on the team! ¡Gracias, Richelle y Tomas! 🩵

#CevicheMetiche: ¡Es hora de ponernos metiche con nuestro ceviche! 🐟 🦐 📰 Esta semana, el Senado Estadounidense pasó, de manera unánime, una iniciativa bipartidista de ley para combatir la pesca ilegal de productos del mar en el extranjero (#FISHact por sus siglas en inglés). youtu.be/TEZtNIjZjGU

🔔 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 Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Azul's Founder and Executive Director: azul.org/en/blog/cali...

Las mujeres son el corazón de Azul y del movimiento para proteger a nuestro océano. 💖🌊✨ #LatinasMarinas #MesDeLaMujer

📰 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

🦞Desde California hasta Chile: Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš 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-l...

🦞California to Chile: Azul’s Founder & Executive Director Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš 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.

“The Coastal Act is the linchpin of equity & environmental justice along the California coast,” said Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Azul's Founder & Executive Director. https://www.independent.com/2026/02/26/lawmakers-mark-50-years-of-the-california-coastal-act-vow-to-defend-and-expand-coastal-access/

ICYMI – Azul's Founder and Executive Director, Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, joined the Secretary Speaker Series to celebrate the Coastal Act's 50th anniversary! @thecacoast.bsky.social @cacoastal.bsky.social Check out the recording ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/live/eYjby5OVccs?si=T7dLLsaf4Ul1JuaF

📆 Today at 12pm PT! Azul's Founder and Executive Director, Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, is joining the Secretary Speaker Series to celebrate the Coastal Act's 50th anniversary. @thecacoast.bsky.social @cacoastal.bsky.social 🔗 Register: https://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: www.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: https://bit.ly/AzulCAOD2026

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

At the @thecacoast.bsky.social 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." 🧵

In times like these, it’s worth remembering the ocean knows no borders. Migration is natural. Criminalizing it is not. #AbolishICE

¡Enhorabuena, Marcela! Known as the “Academy Awards for the Ocean,” the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards honor the world’s top ocean champs – making Marcela's win a historic moment for Latina leadership & justice-driven action on the global stage! https://youtube.com/shorts/hPXyUhMMkZg?feature=share

We have MAJOR news!! Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Founder & Executive Director of Azul, has received the 2026 Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in Action 🌊🏆 ¡Enhoranuena, Marcela! We are so incredibly proud! #LatinosMarinos #PeterBenchleyOceanAwards

‼️ NECESITAMOS TU VOZ PARA DETENER LOS DERRAMES DE PETRÓLEO‼️ ⏰ HOY es el último día para enviar un comentario público en contra del plan ➡️ TOMA ACCIÓN: Visita bit.ly/NoManchesElMar para unirte a la ola de defensa! #NoManchesElMar #ProtectOurCoasts

‼️ NECESITAMOS TU VOZ PARA DETENER LOS DERRAMES DE PETRÓLEO‼️ ⏰ Tenemos hasta el 23 de enero para enviar nuestros comentarios públicos en contra. TOMA ACCIÓN: Visita bit.ly/NoManchesElMar para unirte a la ola de defensa! #NoManchesElMar #ProtectOurCoasts youtube.com/shorts/P9vfr...

⚠️Pon LÍMITE a los derrames de petróleo⚠️ ⏰ Tenemos hasta el 23 de enero para enviar nuestros comentarios públicos en contra. TOMA ACCIÓN: Visita http://bit.ly/NoManchesElMar para unirte a la ola de defensa! #NoManchesElMar #ProtectOurCoasts https://youtube.com/shorts/wvEIrfGmQxI?feature=share

Latino voters make up nearly 40% of California’s population & we overwhelmingly reject offshore drilling. #AzulPoll Azul Founder & ED Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš joined Assemblymember Addis, Secretary Wade Crowfoot, & members of the #caleg at the State Capitol last week ⤵️ youtube.com/shorts/DR0F6...

On Jan 23 @ 10:15 am ET, the House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on H.R. 5745, a bill that would let oil & gas companies walk away from inactive offshore platforms & pipelines – shifting cleanup costs to taxpayers. All this while corporate polluters keep the profits.🧵

📝 Federal Budget Update 📝 Today, the House passed a bipartisan 2026 funding package. What does it mean for our ocean? 🧵⬇️

Today, we're celebrating Azul's Senior Director of Operations, Celia C.J. Solis, who has been making waves with Azul for 6 years now! ✨ Celia was the 3rd member to join the Azul team and has been instrumental in our growth. We truly couldn't be more grateful. Happy Azul-versary, Celia! 🥳 🌊

2025 was a year of both wins & challenges, but throughout, this year showed us what's possible when community leads. From defending our coasts to welcoming new #LatinosMarinos, we made waves together! Help us go even further in 2026 w/ a year-end gift: Azul.org

¡El equipo de Azul les desea una Feliz Navidad llena de alegría, amor y un toque de magia del mar! ✨🎄 🩵🩵 The Azul team wishes you a Merry Christmas filled with joy, love, and ocean magic! ✨🎄

Les deseamos felices fiestas y un próspero año nuevo de parte de todo el equipo de Azul ✨ 🌊 We're grateful for another year of action & growth! As we get ready for a new year, we’re taking time to rest, reflect, & restore our energy. ¡Nos vemos en el 2026!

🌊 From the halls of #COP30 to our communities back home – Watch the full in-depth conversation with Azul Founder and Executive Director @minsd on key takeaways from #COP30! Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/qC5pferc33E?si=bCslbzsJ4KUMeWFA #LatinosMarinos

Instead of fixing genuine bottlenecks with proven solutions, the SPEED Act would force agencies to push permits through with incomplete or outdated information, while also stripping courts of the ability to pause dangerous projects.

#BreakFreeFromPlastic (BFFP) members organized an action to call on world leaders at #UNEA to bring sustainable solutions that can tackle the plastic pollution crisis. Follow @breakfreefromplastic.org for more updates! Photos credit: @jameswakibia.bsky.social#BreakFreeFromPlastic#UNEA#UNEA7

Esta semana, participamos en un evento para la comunidad de San Diego. La comunidad se unió para expresar lo que sienten muchas personas del estado: el plan de Trump para expandir las perforaciones en alta mar es una amenaza para nuestro futuro. #NoManchesElMar #ProtectOurCoasts

This week, California State Senator Steve Padilla met with Azul Founder and Executive Director Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš and Senior Director of Operations Celia Solis. 🌊 We look forward to continuing to work with his office to advance community-driven ocean justice solutions! #LatinosMarinos

Your #GivingTuesday gift to Azul powers our gente-led work for ocean justice! 🩵 Donate today: http://Azul.org/donate

Over 160 civil society organizations are calling for real leadership in the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations. The next Chair must restore trust, keep the process transparent, and shut the door on vested interests. A strong treaty depends on it. READ: https://bit.ly/4peJZps

A plan from the Trump administration proposes #OffshoreDrilling along the California coast for the FIRST TIME IN DECADES! ➡️ TAKE ACTION: Visit bit.ly/NoManchesElMar to join the wave of defense! 🌊 #NoManchesElMar #ProtectOurCoasts

Un plan de la administración Trump propone, POR PRIMERA VEZ EN DÉCADAS, la perforación petrolera a lo largo de la costa entera de California. ➡️ TOMA ACCIÓN: Visita bit.ly/NoManchesElMar para unirte a la ola de defensa 🌊 #NoManchesElMar #ProtectOurCoasts

📍 En regiones como el Noroeste del Pacífico, los votantes latinos rechazan la perforación petrolera y afirman que un mar limpio es esencial para nuestra calidad de vida y para la economía. TOMA ACCIÓN: bit.ly/NoManchesElMar #NoManchesElMar #ProtectOurCoasts

⚠️ COASTAL EMERGENCY ⚠️ Last week, we saw the first official details of the Trump administration’s proposal to expand offshore oil drilling. TAKE ACTION: Visit http://bit.ly/NoManchesElMar to join the wave of defense! #NoManchesElMar #LatinosMarinos #ProtectOurCoasts

⚠️ EMERGENCIA COSTERA ⚠️ La semana pasada recibimos los primeros detalles de la propuesta de la administración de Trump para expandir la extracción de petróleo en alta mar. Visita http://bit.ly/NoManchesElMar para unirte a la ola de defensa! #NoManchesElMar #ProtectOurCoasts h