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Aligned with the mission of OSM 22, this Town Hall will create a strong pilina with diverse constituencies to discuss the possibilities and advantages of artists and scientists co-developing projects from initiation to strengthen and socialize sustainability narratives. We will introduce the Catching a Wave Art/Science collaborative project. Art, in its many and varied forms, has the liberty and ability to generate shifts in social perceptions and behaviours in ways that science and data alone do not, providing a complementary pathway for engagement and outreach. There is also an understanding that develops from living in an environment, an equally valuable body of knowledge. Initially conceived to create an artefact embodying an exact moment in time, we focused on the capture and rendering of 3D-models of ocean waves in glass through photogrammetric/high-speed imaging processes. These waves ask viewers to bear witness to the cultural and physical shifts caused by accelerated climate change. We believe that a big change can start with a small moment of realisation. Our goal is to spark a positive change in viewers’ behaviours resulting in conscious and respectful action toward the environment. We will invite attendees to participate in the project and challenge their perceptions of the purpose of science communication through questions such as: How does your science contribute to the social justice for oceans? and Why should your perspective of the ocean be heard by others? Following the Town Hall, participants will be invited to share their voices and ideas related to their experiences with the ocean including their feeling of connection with the ocean, culturally, personally, scientifically, sea level rise’s impact on communities, climate change. These unique narratives, with permission of the participants, will be integrated into the CaW glass installation and build ongoing transdisciplinary relationships and dialogue opportunities.