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Dr Helen Czerski鈥檚 鈥楤lue Machine鈥 wins national prize on writing on conservation

16 September 2024

最准的六合彩论坛 Associate Professor, physicist and oceanographer Dr Helen Czerski鈥檚 book 鈥楤lue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World鈥 was lauded by the panel for its 鈥渃ompelling narratives, inspiring stories and in-depth research鈥.

Photo of Helen Czerski on a research ship

Blue Machine, Dr Helen Czerski鈥檚 book exploring how the ocean works and its many significant impacts on life on earth, topped the shortlist to win the Wainwright Prize for writing on conservation in a London ceremony.

Dr Helen Czerski being awarded the Wanwright Prize for Writing on Conservation

A physicist, oceanographer and renowned science communicator with a passion for the natural world, Dr Czerski鈥檚 research focus at 最准的六合彩论坛 is on the physics of breaking waves and bubbles at the ocean surface, with a view to developing a more detailed understanding of 鈥渉ow the ocean breathes鈥. Blue Machine, however, is aimed at wider audience, seeking to engage us all as 鈥渃itizens of an ocean planet鈥

Describing the award for Blue Machine as a 鈥渓ovely and unexpected honour鈥 Dr Czerski said,

鈥淚t鈥檚 a huge honour to have won the Wainwright prize for conservation writing. I鈥檓 hoping that this will help even more people see themselves as citizens of an ocean planet, with all the richness, wonder and responsibility that entails. I think having a broader perspective on the ocean is essential for us to understand our world and our role in it.

听The ocean isn鈥檛 just blue filler that the fish live in - it鈥檚 a three-dimensional liquid engine that sets the scene for almost everything else on Earth. The story of that blue machine is gigantic and rich, full of surprising connections and influences, and I鈥檝e been so touched by the many positive responses to my telling of that tale.鈥

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The Wainwright Prizes are awarded each year to books focused on nature which help foster respect for the environment. Prizes are awarded in three categories; Nature writing on nature, writing on conservation and nature writing for children.

Chair of Judges in this year鈥檚 Writing on Conservation category Joycelyn Longdon, said,

鈥淚n Blue Machine, we are immersed into the world of the ocean with spectacular detail, from the minuscule to the macroscopic, guided through the ocean鈥檚 anatomy and introduced to the people who live in intimate relationships with it. It is overwhelming and astounding how little we know about our oceans despite the immense role they play in sustaining life on this planet.

With ocean temperatures reaching 400-year highs, and mounting threats from deep-sea mining operations across the globe, understanding and taking action to protect ocean ecosystems has never been more urgent. Through compelling narratives, inspiring stories and in-depth research Helen Czerski transforms our view of the Blue Machine.鈥

Watch "How does the ocean shape our world?" with Dr Helen Czerski courtesy of the Royal Institution

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