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Central Coast Voices

Protecting and Preserving the Central Coast Coastline

By Mario Espinoza-Kulick

Published August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT

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Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick speaks with volunteers from the Surfrider Foundation San Luis Obispo Chapter about what beach cleanups reveal about the health of our coastline. we will explore how community volunteers, local businesses, public agencies, and residents all play a role in protecting the Central Coast’s beaches.

Listen live and call in Thursdays from 1-2p.m. on KCBX

Central Coast Voices

Mario Espinoza-Kulick

Mario Alberto Viveros Espinoza-Kulick, PhD, is co-host of Central Coast Voices, heard every Thursday afternoon on KCBX from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Mario is an advocate, community leader, health equity expert, poet, and author. He uses decolonial-inspired research with Latinx Immigrant and Indigenous communities to improve health on California’s Central Coast.

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