Svane, Ib: - Ib Svane was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has an education from the University of Copenhagen and Göteborg, Sweden, graduating with PhD in zoology and marine biology. He migrated to Australia to work at Flinders University and SARDI Aquatic Sciences in Port Lincoln. During his scientific career, he has published extensively in international scientific journals, popular magazines and elsewhere. In fiction, he has published four books. As a yachtsman, he has sailed in many parts of the world. Currently, he is living in Port Lincoln, South Australia, with his wife and dog.