Members of the campus community are invited to the launch of a new book, “The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for a Seafood on the Brink,” by investigative reporter Greg Mercer on Tuesday, September 16, at 7:00 pm, Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

The launch, which is hosted by the Bookmark, will be moderated by Teresa Wright. The event is free, and all are welcome.

In the book, Mercer examines how a multi-billion-dollar industry creates enormous wealth and endless heartache at a time when climate change, swings in the market, and greed are impacting fishermen’s livelihoods in new and dramatic ways. He explores the remarkable history of the lobster, the gold-rush mentality that surrounds it, and examines the looming crisis for the industry.

Mercer writes in-depth stories for “The Globe and Mail” about issues of international interest. He was previously the Globe’s Atlantic Canada reporter and has also reported for the BBC, “The Guardian,” and “The Toronto Star.” He has received multiple national newspaper awards and the Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Reporting.