Dangerous Sea Life of the West Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico: A Guide for Accident Prevention and First Aid

There are dangers in the seas around us, but this book can make water activities safer and more enjoyable. Learn how to avoid dangerous creatures—and how to administer first aid just in case you are unable to avoid them.

There are sections on:

• species that bite: sharks, barracuda, moray eels, fishes, alligators and crocodiles, octopi, and sea lice

• species that sting: 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: various algae, bacteria, and parasites

• toxic mucus-secreting species: sponges, fishes, and marine toads

• fish beak and processing injuries: flying fish, billfish, swordfish, and shark skin

• human/animal interactions at modern tourist attractions