Sea Animals

At the southernmost tip of South Africa, where fresh and salt water collide, a tiny seahorse appears to levitate. Seahorses are the ocean’s slowest swimmers, but they have one of the world’s fastest muscle contractions, using it to suction up their prey. In this episode, we meander through eelgrass with a male Knysna seahorse as he twines tails with his partner, changes color to match the sand, and even gives birth to a brood of tiny seahorses.

There is nowhere to run when the hunting ground is surrounded by the black abyss. Caleb traded the freezing peaks for the relentless, driving rain of the Pacific Northwest coast. Desperate for off-the-books cash to fund his solitary journey, he takes a grueling job as a deckhand on the Iron Wake, a rusted commercial trawler pushing into unmapped, dangerous territory. The heavy ocean spray and overwhelming stench of diesel perfectly mask his scent, but they also severely cripple his supernatural senses. The desperate captain is hunting a massive payday, dropping pots in a forbidden stretch ...

A short, emotional tale about two captive whales who find courage, hope, and freedom in the most unlikely moment. Bela, a young beluga taken straight from the wild, is thrown into a concrete tank with Orkin — a broken, angry orca who has spent his entire life in captivity. She remembers the open sea. He remembers nothing but loss. At first, they are enemies. Bela is terrified of the “black demon,” and Orkin wants nothing to do with a naïve newcomer who still believes in freedom. But when an earthquake shatters the marine park, the two whales must rely on each other to survive. ...

This exciting day-by-day account of Steinbeck's trip to the Gulf of California with biologist Ed Ricketts, drawn from the longer Sea of Cortez, is a wonderful combination of science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure...

Maynard Murray was a medical doctor who researched the crucial importance of minerals—especially trace elements—to plants and animals. Beginning in 1938 and continuing through the 1950s, Dr. Murray used sea solids—mineral salts remaining after water is evaporated from ocean water—as fertilizer on a variety of vegetables, fruits and grains. His extensive experiments demonstrated repeatedly and conclusively that plants fertilized with sea solids and animals fed sea-solid-fertilized feeds grow stronger and more resistant to disease. Sea Energy Agriculture recounts Murray's experiments ...

ILLUSTRATED IMAGES – FULL-COLOR PAGES INSIDE! This exciting, beautifully illustrated book takes kids on a journey into the underwater world of these amazing animals. They’ll discover how octopuses camouflage themselves like magicians, escape predators with clouds of ink, and even solve puzzles and use tools. Inside, young readers will explore: Incredible facts about octopus bodies, brains, and super senses How baby octopuses hatch and survive in the wild The secrets of their camouflage and escape tricks Fun activities and colorful images that make learning exciting Why protecting oceans...

This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and TRUE stories of heroic and talented dolphins and amazing dolphin friendships. It’s perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alike...

SeaBreeze Murder Club Mystery Series: The Complete Box Set (Books 1-5) Dive into the charming world of SeaBreeze Island, where sun, sand, and sinister secrets await! Join bookstore owner Maud Baxter and her intrepid Murder Club as they unravel mysteries in this delightful coastal community. This box set includes all five books in the SeaBreeze Murder Club Mystery Series: Death in the Wind Death by Art Death Mate Death and Podcasting Who Killed Francis Vermillion? Follow Maud and her colorful cast of friends—including her spunky daughter Annette, wisecracking bestie Krysteen, and the ...

A gal living in a converted potting shed can’t be too picky about employment opportunities. So when Rainbow gets offered a gig hosting a reality TV show, she has her pageant smile ready. The show’s details are sketchy, but getting paid to live on a yacht sounds like a dream come true. It doesn’t take long for the first wave of disappointment to hit. Not only is her room the size of a flower box, her new gold-braided boss would be better suited to the role of Tyrant King of Munchkinland. The first mate is a bright spot, but just about everything else from the constant rocking to the ...

She woke up in a garden with no memory, no name, and hands that know things her mind doesn't. Six weeks ago, Nell Alder was someone else. She has no idea who. All she has is an instinct for animals she can't explain, a town that doesn't ask where she's from, and an empty building at the edge of an ancient, sentient forest that seems ― for reasons of its own ― to be paying attention. She's going to turn the building into an animal rescue. She's going to earn her place in Briarhold, one season at a time. She's going to discover that a three-legged crow called Spite has opinions about ...

When their vacation in Bar Harbor, Maine, turns deadly, amateur sleuths Lily and Cassie find themselves entangled in a web of secrets dating back to the days of pirates. With their spirited ghost companion, Ri, and the clues hidden in a series of stolen artifacts, the duo must piece together the puzzle before time runs out. As danger lurks in every corner of this quaint coastal town, they’ll need all their wits—and maybe a little paranormal help—to crack the case and avoid becoming the next victims.

Marine Biology Lite: Volume 1 The World of Sea Animals Explained: Accurate, Relatable, Entertaining This isn’t your typical marine biology textbook. Marine Biology Lite breaks down the ocean’s complexity using logic, real stories, and clear explanations that make everything—from survival strategies to bizarre sea creatures—make sense. Written by a real marine biologist who’s spent decades exploring and explaining the sea, this book teaches how marine life works by starting with one key idea: nature is logical. You'll discover the Four Core Needs every animal must solve—Energy, ...

“Eunice Wong’s measured pacing and mellow tones perfectly complement Nayler’s provocative exploration of memory, minds, and consciousness.” - Booklist "The theme of the nature of consciousness is equal parts intriguing, thrilling, and eerie. Best of all, it's always compellingly narrated...

Dive into a world of color, courage, and friendship under the sea! 🌊 Meet Axel, a curious little axolotl who dreams of exploring beyond his peaceful lagoon. One day, a mysterious current carries him into a shimmering coral world — and a journey full of laughter, discovery, and heart. Along the way, Axel meets Sunny the shy seahorse, Finn the funny dolphin, and Luma the glowing fish. Together, they race through coral mazes, dance with jellyfish, and learn that the greatest treasure isn’t gold or pearls — it’s friendship. ✨ A heartwarming underwater adventure perfect for ages 4...

A luminous, deeply felt collection of essays from Riverhorse Nakadate—angler, musician, conservationist, and lifelong nomad—whose devotion to wild places and the healing power of water pulses through every page. For readers of Edward Abbey, Barry Lopez, Mary Oliver, and Jim Harrison, this...

“A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure.” —Booklist (starred review) “A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure.” —New York Times Book Review In the stand-alone companion to the New York Times–bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead...

Do your children crave adventure and excitement just before bed? Do they want to go on wonderful, expansive journeys with all sorts of new animal friends? If so, then keep reading—this is the book for you! Children love bedtime stories. Bedtime stories are the perfect way to bring your children the great relaxation that they need before they go to bed, and they are the greatest ways to wrap up a well-rounded bedtime routine. This book is here to bring you 25 new stories that are designed to be exciting for children of all ages! They involve exploring the beaches, the reefs, the tide pools...

“Allende is a master storyteller at the peak of her powers.” — Los Angeles Times From the sugar plantations of Saint-Domingue to the lavish parlors of New Orleans at the turn of the 19th century, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende (Inés of My Soul, The...

THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE WATER. . . After his brother's mysterious disappearance, Patrick Russell is told it was a routine drowning. But he feels something much more terrifying is at work. A BEAST WITH A LUST FOR KILLING . . . He believes that a rogue creature has risen from the depths and is terrorizing the local beach community. In order to protect the tourist dollars flooding in, the city's politicians and business leaders are unwilling to acknowledge the creature's existence; leaving Patrick as the sole voice of reason as the bodies pile up. ONLY ONE MAN CAN STOP IT . . . Risking his ...

There are 13 different kinds of otters. But sea otters are the only kind that spends their whole lives in water! Listeners will enjoy learning all they can about these cute mammals.