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Science and passion for the Canary sea

We are a marine conservation association specialized in researching and protecting the coastal ecosystems of the Canary Islands. Every project is born from scientific evidence and every action seeks real impact.

Equipo

Las personas detrás

Biólogas, educadoras, comunicadoras y voluntarias unidas por la conservación del océano en Canarias.

Maite Asensio Elvira

Maite Asensio Elvira

Oceanographer and Ecotourism Director

The sea doesn't need us to save it; it needs us to stop destroying it.

Marine Sciences graduate and environmental technician specializing in marine ecotourism. Director of Snorkeling Experience and coordinator of marine stewardship projects at Latitud Azul. Works to bring ocean knowledge to citizens through science and direct experience.
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Alicia Herrera Ulibarri

Alicia Herrera Ulibarri

Secretary and Co-Founder

The ocean has no borders; everything we throw into it comes back to us.

Professor of Biology, Master's and Doctorate in Oceanography. Full Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the area of Zoology and member of the EOMAR research group.
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Gara Franchy Gil

Gara Franchy Gil

Treasurer

Caring for the planet starts with what we put on our plate.

Graduate in Marine Sciences and PhD in Oceanography, she is currently devoted to conscious, sustainable cooking.
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Mariam Lezcano Monzón

Mariam Lezcano Monzón

Social Educator and project coordinator

Equality and the ocean are defended with the same hands.

Social educator and coordinator of equality and co-education projects, and activist photographer.
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Cristina Fernández Gil

Cristina Fernández Gil

Marine scientist and science communicator — Founder of Oceanográfica

Communicating marine science is an act of environmental justice.

Marine scientist and founder of Oceanográfica, a marine science outreach company. An expert in science communication, she bridges academic rigour with accessible language so that society can understand and value the marine biodiversity of the Canary Islands.
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Kay Machín Benítez

Kay Machín Benítez

Divemaster, photographer and sea enthusiast

Beneath the surface lies a world that deserves to be protected.

Divemaster and photographer, in love with the sea since childhood. His experience as a diver has connected him with the need to act to protect it, giving visibility to what happens beneath the surface. He uses his camera to do his bit for sustainability from a close, real perspective. He has worked on a range of environmental and social projects. He currently works in audiovisual production for several companies and projects, including those of Latitud Azul.
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Rayco Guedes Alonso

Rayco Guedes Alonso

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Rigorous science is the best tool to defend our ecosystems.

PhD in Analytical Chemistry from ULPGC, specialized in the study of microcontaminants in wastewater and their impact on the marine environment. His work combines academic research with direct environmental action, bringing scientific rigor to Latitud Azul projects.
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Nuestra Misión

Generar consciencia sobre cómo nos relacionamos con el medio

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.

Nuestra Visión

Un océano protegido y comprendido

Aspiramos a una sociedad donde la conservación marina sea prioridad. Donde la ciencia, la igualdad y la participación ciudadana creen un futuro sostenible para nuestras costas canarias.

Valores

Lo que nos mueve

  • Compromiso ambiental

    La conservación de nuestro entorno natural es la base de todo.

  • Rigor científico

    Basamos nuestras acciones en investigación y datos contrastados.

  • Igualdad

    Visibilizamos a las mujeres en la ciencia marina.

  • Participación

    Creemos en la ciudadanía como motor de cambio.

  • Educación

    Generar conocimiento y transmitirlo es nuestra vocación.

  • Sostenibilidad

    Buscamos el equilibrio sistémico entre personas y naturaleza.

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