Luca Bonaccorsi (author) is a journalist, campaigner, economist and environmentalist with over twenty years of international experience. Luca has investigated environmental crimes and disasters in various areas of the world such as Afghanistan, Laos, the Gulf of Thailand, the Gulf of Mexico, South Africa, Lebanon and Italy. He has edited national publications, hosted radio and TV programs. He was Director of Engagement and Communications at the Marine Conservation Society until 2018.

Richard Harrington (author) is a marine biologist, passionate about rocky seashores and shallow seas. He has previously worked as a warden on the stunning St Mary's Island, and worked with young people and volunteers for the RSPB. Richard writes for Coast magazine, and was Head of Communications at the Marine Conservation Society until 2019.

Clare Fischer (author) is a former BBC broadcaster, who spent almost twenty years presenting, producing and reporting for local radio. Trained at the London College of Printing, she joined the BBC via local newspapers and commercial radio. She presented across the day including Breakfast, Mid-Morning, Afternoon and Drivetime shows. She is currently Editor at the Marine Conservation Society.