The beaches, oceans, and tide pools are full of living creatures, but what are they actually doing down there? Life in the sea is quite bizarre, and sea creatures are smarter and more active than people think. And contrary to popular belief, fish have lifelong memories. One of two companion books, Life Along the Shore focuses on life along the coast, in underwater grass meadows, kelp forests, tide pools, and on and beneath beaches. Discover the individual personalities of fish; how marine animals sleep and whether they dream; and meet psychedelic slugs, the alien queen, and worm with many butts.  The author worked full-time for two-and-a-half years searching through more than 200 books and 2,000 articles and scientific papers to select information he thought you would find interesting. In this heavily illustrated book you'll learn about how these animals live underwater, while experiencing the drama, beauty, serenity, and magic of living along the shore.