Glenn R. Parsons is the author of over 100 scientific papers along with numerous popular articles on fish and fishing. He is also the author of two widely used textbooks-- Sharks, Skates and Rays of the Gulf of Mexico and Introductory Fish Biology: An Ecophysiological Approach. A Professor Emeritus at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Parsons previously served as Director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Research. He is internationally recognized for his work in shark biology, having secured millions of dollars in research funding, testified before Congress on environmental issues, and presented a TED talk on shark conservation. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi, where he spends time writing, fishing, composing music, playing guitar, and enjoying his grandchildren. He is currently working on a historical novel entitled The Road Through Ruin.