#17A - Backstage at Faro: Preparing a Symposium

https://redes-fantasma.org/symposium Join us behind the scenes of the Redes Fantasma and Marine Conservation Symposium in Faro, Portugal – a unique one-day event that brings together marine scientists, NGOs, public authorities, tech developers, Rotary representatives, students, and coastal actors to tackle the threat of ghost nets. In this episode, recorded before the symposium, we speak with Ophélie Reis (Ocean Patrol) and António Santos Ferreira (Tech team, Portugal) about what it takes to prepare an event like this — from managing logistics to inspiring local action and making scalable marine protection real. It’s a raw and honest look at the people, ideas, and pressure behind the scenes — where “giving back” becomes “diving in”.