Off the coast of California, fishermen, scientists, and Indigenous leaders fight for a resilient future… but remain divided over the same waters.

As marine biodiversity and ecosystems collapse, one question rises to the surface: Who gets access to the ocean?

MISHOPSHNO follows the initiative to create one of California’s first tribally co-managed marine protected areas, a proposal that could redefine conservation itself.

This summer, the California Fish and Game Commission will decide the future of Mishopshno SMCA.

Let your voice be heard & sign the petition: https://lnkd.in/d2muqaHC

✨Short film coming soon!

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Directed by Lorena Bally and Valentina S.

Underwater Cinematography by Jordan Manning

Edited by Tava Kessler