Mark Martin is an expert in the marine ornamental industry and the co-owner of Blue Zoo Aquatics in Los Angeles. Additionally, Martin received a degree in business administration from the University of Southern California--Marshall School of Business. He is the author of
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums.
Ret Talbot is a freelance writer and photojournalist who covers marine ecosystems, fisheries (from local to commercial), and other environmental issues. A former senior editor at CORAL magazine, he has written for numerous publications, including National Geographic and Discover. Talbot is the coauthor of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saltwater Aquariums and Banggai Cardinalfish.