Dr. Bruce Halstead's book describes and fully illustrates these dangerous marine animals, their noxious effects, treatment of ailments resulting from them and, most importantly, how to avoid them. The facts he presents are the result of more than forty years of intensive research by this renowned marine biologist/toxicologist.
The illustrations, most of which are in full color, show the animals in their true forms, in their natural habitats, and in detail, allowing the reader to identify all parts of the various marine organisms on sight. The book is not intended to throw needless scares into swimmers, boaters, and divers, but to point out important facts about these dangerous marine animals and to show what to do in emergencies.