THE OCEANS have never been at greater risk according to the author visiting Salisbury to give a talk as part of World Ocean Day.

Author Chris Armstrong won the American Political Science Association’s Lynton Keith Caldwell prize for the Best Book in Environmental Politics & Policy for 'A Blue New Deal' as part of the event set up by Salisbury Extinction's Rebellion. 

In the book, Chris Armstrong takes a deep dive into ocean politics shining the light on a web of environmental degradation.

The event is organised by Salisbury's Extinction Rebellion and supported by the leaders of Salisbury City Council, who agreed to the use of the Guildhall as the event contributes to public education and awareness raising of climate change issues.

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He said: "The ocean is being pummelled by a series of environmental challenges, from climate change to plastic pollution to destructive fishing practices. This talk examines how we got here – and how we can do better.”

An expert on conservation, natural resources and the climate, he will discuss why the politics relating to the ocean is failing and ways to improve it. 

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The talk is about the threat faced by marine animals and the people whose lives are interconnected with the ocean.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced in April that the world’s ocean surface had hit 21.1ºC.

This is an all-time high since satellite records began and plastic pollution, overfishing as well as seafloor dredging and offshore fossil fuel extraction play a part. 

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Di Cross from Extinction Rebellion said: “His appearance in Salisbury is indeed timely, and we are grateful that he is giving up his time for what promises to be an inspiring and informative evening.”

The event is at the Guildhall and doors open at 6.30 pm on Thursday, June 8.

To book tickets, go to Eventbrite.co.uk