Dirk Cussler

Dirk Cussler (born 1961) is an American author. He is the son of best selling author Clive Cussler and a co-author of several Dirk Pitt adventure novels, as well as being the namesake of the Pitt character.

Early life and education
Cussler was born in 1961; he has an MBA from Berkeley.

Career
Cussler worked for many years in finance before assisting his father in writing the latest novels in the Dirk Pitt series. Cussler also plays an integral part in the non-profit foundation National Underwater and Marine Agency, which was founded by his father. Cussler is head of the council of NUMA and is also a member of the NUMA's Board of Trustees.