Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans' Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter

by Ellen Prager

Book Overview

When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. But hidden beneath the sea's waves are a staggering abundance and variety of active creatures, engaged in the never-ending struggles of life--to reproduce, to eat, and to avoid being eaten. With Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime , marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to introduce an astonishing cast of fascinating and bizarre...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226678768
• ISBN13: 9780226678764
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"