On the Line: Power, Equity and California's MPAs

<p>As California's Marine Protected Area Network goes through it's first update, or adaptive management process, there's a lot of chatter about deal-making and the upstanding process by which they were originally designated. Marcela Gutierrez-Graudins, founder and Executive Director of Azul, takes us back to what actually happened and who got to participate. The discussion explores the challenges of representation in ocean conservation and the need for a more equitable approach to managing marine resources. Anupa and Marcela delve into the complexities of environmental justice, particularly in relation to marine protected areas and the opportunity for marginalized communities. It highlights the need for equitable access to ocean resources and the importance of recognizing historical injustices in conservation efforts.</p><p>Learn more:<br /><a href="https://www.coastal.ca.gov/coastalvoices/resources/StanfordFreetheBeach.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Free the Beach, Robert Garcia</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fishon.us/news-resources/speak-up-for-californias-mpa-future" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Speak up for California's MPAs</a></p><p>What do you want to learn next? Send your questions to <a href="mailto:hello@fishon.us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">hello@fishon.us</a></p><p>Support our work: <a href="https://www.fishon.us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">fishon.us</a> </p>