Latitud Azul

Marine conservation
and citizen science
in the Canary Islands

We raise awareness about how we connect with the marine world. Protecting nature begins with understanding we are part of it.

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Nuestra Misión

Generar conocimiento y transmitirlo es nuestra vocación

Latitud Azul es una asociación para la conservación medioambiental que nace con el objetivo de generar consciencia sobre la forma en que nos relacionamos con el medio. El conocimiento de estas relaciones nos permitirá llevar a cabo acciones enfocadas a restablecer el equilibrio sistémico.

Angel shark in Canary waters

Conservation

Marine ecosystems. Rays and sharks. Monitoring and citizen science in the waters of the Canary Islands.

 Felimare picta — Canary marine biodiversity

Equality

Women in marine science. "La Mar, una mirada en femenino" — making role models visible.

 Green turtle in Canary waters

Participation

Volunteering, coastal cleanups, participatory forums and citizen awareness.
Proyectos

Lo que hacemos

Conservation of Sharks and Rays
Conservation Ongoing

Conservation of Sharks and Rays

European Bestlife project to protect sharks and rays in the Canary Islands. Species identification, population monitoring and citizen science for conservation.
Las Canteras Ecotourism Microarea
Participation Ongoing

Las Canteras Ecotourism Microarea

Participatory forum for responsible ecotourism in Las Canteras. Latitud Azul facilitates dialogue between citizens, administration and the tourism sector.
Stories of the Invisible
Equality Ongoing

Stories of the Invisible

Visual and narrative documentation of the lesser-known species of the Canarian sea. Rigorous outreach on marine biodiversity to connect the public with the invisible.
Oceans Without Plastic
Conservation Ongoing

Oceans Without Plastic

More than 2 tonnes of waste collected, 50 cleanup days organized and 400 volunteers mobilized. Join our coastal cleanups and learn while you act.
Elasmobranchs of Las Canteras
Conservation Finished

Elasmobranchs of Las Canteras

Specific study of ray and shark populations at Las Canteras beach. Visual census, environmental education and outreach.
Green Neighborhoods-Blue Neighborhoods
Participation Finished

Green Neighborhoods-Blue Neighborhoods

We transform coastal neighborhoods in Gran Canaria into sustainable communities. Land stewardship, citizen participation, and connection with the marine environment.
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Visuales

Nuestra Galería

Latitud Azul
Latitud Azul Muestreos
Latitud Azul Biodiversidad
Mantelina 1.1. Playa Grande
Video 4. Chucho negro.Playa grande
Historias de lo invisible
La mar una mirada en femenino
Video 4. Chucho negro.Playa grande
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Explorar la Galería
Actualidad

Últimas noticias

Visitors at the Latitud Azul booth during FIMAR 2026, learning about Canarian elasmobranchs through interactive games.
eventos

Latitud Azul takes elasmobranch conservation to FIMAR 2026

An educational booth on the biodiversity of rays and sharks in the Canary Islands, with family activities, a photobooth, and merchandise sales.

— Latitud Azul
Sharks International Congress in Sri Lanka

Sharks International Congress in Sri Lanka

Latitud Azul attends the international congress in Colombo (Sri Lanka) where experts from over 80 countries gathered and around 600 conservation and research initiatives on elasmobranchs were presented.

— Latitud Azul
Group of participants wearing snorkel masks exploring marine life at Las Canteras, Gran Canaria
Educación ambiental

Discover Las Canteras — Marine Biodiversity Day

Latitud Azul and the City Council of Las Palmas organize a snorkel and scientific workshop day at Las Canteras to discover the marine biodiversity of the Canary Islands.

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Partners y Colaboradores

Kinema
ULPGC
Vaviavista
Participa Gran Canaria
Ayuntamiento LPGC - Ciudad de Mar