Looks at the behavior and characteristics of different kinds of fish, from the grazers that eat plants on the ocean floor to the anglerfish, which has its own rod and line to catch other fish.
Describes the physical characteristics, diets, hunting methods, breeding behaviors, defenses, and enemies of arachnids, including spiders, ticks, and scorpions.
Looks at the behavior and characteristics of different reptiles, from the hard-shelled tortoises, turtles, and terrapins to the geckos and skinks that can shed their tailsand run when captured by a predator.
Tells the stories of some of the mythical gods, monsters, and superstitions about the sea, and looks at real-life mysteries of the deep, including reported sightings of ghost ships, disasters, strange powers, and underwater creatures.
Presents an examination of several mysterious creatures of legend, profiling the Loch Ness monster, Yeti, Manipogo, and the bunyip, discussing the evidence that they exist and describing the animals they resemble.