John Christopher Fine of Scarsdale, New York is a marine biologist with a doctor of

jurisprudence degree and has dived on shipwrecks all over the world. He is a Master Scuba
Instructor[1] and Instructor Trainer, and the author of over two dozen books on almost as many
topics, including award-winning books dealing with ocean pollution. He has authored
both fiction and non-fiction books.
The liaison officer of the United Nations Environment Programme and the Confdration
Mondiale des Activits Subaquatiques, Fine is a fellow of the Explorers Club[2] and a member of
the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences, a recognition he received in honor of his
numerous books in the field of juvenile education. He has been the recipient of international
recognition for his pioneering work investigating toxic waste contamination of our land and
water resources.[3][4][5]