More than 600 surfers and beachgoers formed a human chain against the extension of the break wall in Matosinhos, a popular surfing beach located in the north of Portugal. The protesters believe that the 300-meter extension will relocate sand from south to north, which could cause the beach to disappear. Moreover, the dominant northwest swells will be blocked by the new breakwater, and the waves will be a thing of the past in Matosinhos.

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Breakwater extension threatens popular surf spot in Portugal

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