Talk - Oil and Plastic Pollution in our Seas - Dr Simon Boxall

Oil and Plastic Pollution in our Seas

Oil and Plastic Pollution in our seas: just how much do we know about the extent and the dangers of this blight on the ocean’s waters? Scientifically, how serious are the associated issues? We know that Dr Simon is an expert on all matters Oceanographic – this will be another interesting, fact-filled and illuminating talk!!

A brief Biography: 

Dr Simon Boxall is a lecturer and academic in Oceanography at the University of Southampton, based in the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. He studied Oceanography at the University of Liverpool where he focused on the physics of the deep ocean, and moved towards shallow waters and coastlines when he moved to his present post. He's monitored ocean environments worldwide in force 11 gales and in the compete calm, from the air, space and underwater. He has over the years undertaken studies of both open and coastal seas, using both shipborne measurements and remote sensing techniques. His work has included looking at oil spill tracking and observations of climate change. Simon’s other role is in public understanding of science and he regularly delivers public lectures worldwide, he has appeared in over 60 documentaries and regularly features on national and international news stories relating to the ocean environment.

• This talk will be live in the Papercourt clubhouse. We encourage members to attend the clubhouse and catch up with friends there. 

• For non-attendees, by reasons of distance, or health, this evening's presentation will also be broadcast on Zoom over the internet.  

• The Zoom link will be sent by separate email to club members nearer the time; for non members who wish to participate via Zoom, please contact the membership secretary, membership@guildfordsailing.org who will send you the link.

Organiser: Paul Armstrong, Vice Commodore