In the beginning of March, I had the incredible opportunity to document the Surfrider California Regional Conference at the stunning Asilomar Conference Center. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Monterey coastline, the event brought together passionate ocean advocates, Surfrider chapter leaders, and student activists for a weekend of education, collaboration, and inspiration. Capturing the Energy of Coastal Activism From the opening session, it was clear that this gathering was something special. Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen set the tone with an engaging keynote, reflecting on his lifelong commitment to protecting our oceans and the challenges we face moving into 2025. His passion was palpable. The real magic of the conference was in the interactions. The deep conversations over coffee, the …