Discover the truth about some of the dangerous creatures that live in the ocean

Dangerous Sea Life of the West Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico is a guide for accident prevention and first aid. There are sections on: Species that bite, such as sharks, barracuda, moray eels, alligators and crocodiles, octopi, and sea lice Species that sting, such as jellyfish, stingrays, fire worms, fire coral, cone shells, sea urchins, and bony fishes Species dangerous to eat, from cholera, paralytic shellfish poisoning, red tide, parasites, and ciguatera Pests that harm swimmers, such as various algae, bacteria, and parasites Toxic mucus-secreting species, such as sponges, fishes, and marine toads Fish beak and processing injuries, such as flying fish, billfish, swordfish, and shark skin Human/animal interactions at modern tourist attractions

A Time-Life television book; consultants, W.G. Conway and others.

A comprehensive volume of marine biology, medicine and toxicology.

Each creature is illustrated with a color photograph for identification. Scientific family, genus and species names, geographical distribution, seasonal incidence, clinical features, prevention, first aid, and medical treatment are included.

The Truth about Dangerous Sea Creatures, full of eye-catching photography and interesting facts will thrill any young reader interested in the misunderstood creatures of the deep sea.