In Assembly #8, João Rei (designer, curator, event organizer and surfer), invites João De Macedo, Trent Hodges and Susana Andrade, members of "Save The Waves" - an international non-profit organization that works in coalition with several organizations dedicated to the protection of surf ecosystems, for a conversation about the contribution of surf in ocean conservation, with special focus on the context of the Azores.

"A surf ecosystem is more than a wave: it is the geophysical components, the plants and animals, and the human interactions that make a place special. Protecting surf ecosystems, in turn, protects marine habitats, maintains the integrity of the wave, and safeguards local livelihoods." - www.savethewaves.org

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The Assemblies are monthly meetings at the wave organized by artists, agents, producers and thinkers, who are responsible for defining the meeting model and the topics to be addressed.