Connect.

We believe the ocean has the power to connect us all. Surfing reminds us of our relationship to nature and each other by opening our eyes to our place and role in our ecosystem.

The ocean does not discriminate, it welcomes all and provides a ‘sense of place’ no matter an individual’s circumstance or color. In the water we find a home and an opportunity to build community. That sense of belonging to something bigger has the power to inspire great things.

We are all interconnected and interdependent.

Protect.

As surfers, we have a responsibility to
protect where we play. Our organization
centers around the ocean and our diverse community; initiating conversations around intersectional environmentalism and modeling a connected future.

Intersectionality fully informs the work of Un Mar De Colores by encouraging nuanced conversations around inequity. Recognizing that conversations around environmentalism and climate justice aren’t holistic without looking through an intersectional lens.

Play.

We aim to inspire passion and purpose through play. Children find direction in the world through the things that bring them joy. Something as simple as catching a wave has the opportunity to teach a child their greatest life lessons.

Joy and meaningful play are integral elements
for childhood development and guidance in finding their direction and purpose in life, so we cultivate purpose through passion and play; providing the tools, education, and experience to build confidence and a lifelong passion for ocean stewardship.