作者簡介

Chou Loke Ming(鄒樂明)是新加坡國立大學的榮譽教授，也是熱帶海洋科學研究所的研究員。他以研究東南亞（包括新加坡）和日本沖繩的珊瑚礁而聞名，並不斷研究保護牠們的方法。周教授曾擔任許多國際組織和機構的諮詢委員，包括：聯合國環境署（UNEP）、聯合國糧農組織（FAO）、世界銀行和世界魚類研究中心（WorldFish）。除了學術研究，他也樂於向大眾分享他對於海洋生物的了解。
Diana Chou是一名幼兒教育工作者，本書是她第一個兒童文學作品。她曾任職於微軟和摩托羅拉等跨國公司，並擁有藝術、與社會科學的學位，及幼兒教育類的專業證書（音樂和運動），Diana享受花時間陪伴她的孩子，教他們如何欣賞大自然以及生活中的小事。

Chou Loke Ming is an Emeritus Professor of the National University of Singapore, and a Research Affiliate at the Tropical Marine Science Institute. He is widely known for his study of coral reefs in Southeast Asia (including Singapore) and Okinawa, Japan, and is constantly searching for ways to protect and conserve them. Prof Chou has consulted for many national and international organisations and agencies, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), World Bank, and WorldFish Center. He enjoys visiting the beaches and sharing his knowledge of marine life with anyone who is interested.

Diana Chou is an early childhood educator and first-time children’s author with a love for the natural world around her. Prior to teaching, Diana worked for multi-national corporations like General Electric, Microsoft and Motorola for 15 years. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees, one in the Arts, and one in the Social Sciences (with honours), a certificate of professional practice (Music & Movement) and a Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education. Diana enjoys spending time with her children and teaching them how to appreciate nature as well as the little things in life.