Azul
04/23/2026
🌊 15 years ago, Azul’s Founder and Executive Director, Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš (), set out to build a movement for ocean justice — and that wave was propelled by visionary leaders, advocates, and community champions every step of the way.
This year, as we celebrate our Quinceañera, the 2026 Estrella Marina Awards honor those who have been foundational to our journey and success. Please join us in celebrating this year’s awardees:
✨ California Latino Legislative Caucus ()
✨ Irma Muñoz ()
✨ Susan Jordan
✨ Dan Jacobson ()
✨ Michael Mantell
Because of leaders like these, what started as a vision became a powerful, people-driven force for change.
Join us in celebrating their impact — and the Azul’s next wave of ocean justice 🌊👑
04/22/2026
¡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
What if the future of ocean protection is already here?
As California reviews proposals that could shape the future of its coast, we have a choice:
Follow old models – or learn from communities who are getting it right.
Azul’s Founder and Executive Director, Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, traveled to a fighing community in the Juan Fernández Archipelago to learn more about people-centered ocean governance.
As California considers the future of its MPA network, this model shows what’s possible.
🌊 Community-led
🤝 People-centered
🐟 Built to last
➡️ Register to join Azul at an upcoming Fish & Game Commission meeting and speak up for MPAs: www.bit.ly/CA-MPA-Mtgs-2026
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¿Y si el futuro de la conservación del océano ya existe?
Actualmente, California está evaluando peticiones que podrían fortalecer – o debilitar – su red de Áreas Marinas Protegidas ( ), reconocida a nivel mundial.
La Fundadora y Directora Ejecutiva de Azul, Marcela Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, viajó al Archipiélago de Juan Fernández para aprender más sobre la gobernanza oceánica comunitaria.
Mientras California define el futuro de sus AMP, este modelo nos muestra el camino.
🌊 Liderazgo comunitario
🤝 Gobernanza con la gente
🐟 Soluciones duraderas
➡️ Regístrate para acompañar a Azul en una reunión de la Comisión y alzar la voz por las AMP: www.bit.ly/CA-MPA-Mtgs-2026
03/27/2026
Join us in congratulating Richelle Poblete and Tomas Valadez on their 3rd Azul-versary! 🥳
🌊 Richelle Pobette is Azul’s Operations Manager. Although she makes her work magically seamless, Richelle’s commitment & creative drive keep everything moving forward!
🌊 Tomas Valadez is Azul’s California Policy Manager. From the State Capitol to community meetings, he has been instrumental in amplifying our mission across California!
We’re grateful to have them on the team! ¡Gracias, Richelle y Tomas! 🩵
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