I am a biologist, writer and musician. Between 1994 and 2004, I founded and directed the international conservation organization World Fisheries Trust. My fields of specific scientific expertise include fisheries,biology, aquaculture and conservation.

Over my 25-year career I have published many scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, written more than forty articles and columns for the general public, and written and published two books for a general audience. My latest book is The End of the River (ECW Press, 2008). I have written many articles on travel, science, literature and music.

Personal website: www.brianharvey.org
Company website: www.fugu-fisheries.com

My Japanese translation/editing takes two forms:

1. Translation: My wife is Tokyo-born and raised. We work together as a team. She does the basic translation, while I make sure technical terms and meaning are correct and refine the style.

2. Editing and proofing: For Japanese researchers who wish to publish in English and have already produced a first draft in English, I refine the English to meet journal publication standards. For example, I have helped ensure publication of many scientific papers written by Dr. Minoru Kihara and colleagues (Dept of Marine Biology, Tokai University, Sapporo). Sample titles include:

a. Influence of insemination water pH on hatching rate and growth of Onchorhynchus keta fry

b. Diet position, not lighting or aeration, affect feeding intensity of tank-reared marine mollusc Aplysia kurodai fed an artificial seaweed diet

c. Effect of Sand Particles on the Food Intake of Tank-reared Sea Cucumber Apostichopus japonicus