Crucians (Carassius carassius): Biology, Ecology, Angling and Culture

Professor Mark Everard is a Visiting Professor at Bournemouth University, as well as Associate Professor of Ecosystem Services at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). He also works as a consultant, broadcaster and author. Mark is Vice-President of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), a Fellow of the Linnean Society, an Angling Trust Ambassador, and a science advisor to WildFish (formerly Salmon & Trout Conservation UK), Tiger Watch (India), Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and a range of other bodies. Mark is well-known in angling circles as a regular contributor to magazines, radio and television and as an author of numerous books on fish and fishing. Mark is also a scientist with a global profile for his research, advocacy and communication on ecosystem management, nature conservation and sustainable development. Mark has published 42 books as 140 peer-reviewed scientific papers as well as frequent magazine, TV and radio contributions. Mark Everard is often referred to as Dr Redfin in the angling press for his special passion for roach. For more about Mark and his work, see www.markeverard.co.uk. Mark is also the designer of the 'Dr Redfin 15 Foot Float Rod'.