This book takes the reader down below the surface of the ocean to explore organisms of all shapes and sizes. Find out how bacteria on the bottom of the ocean make food and how vampire squid and giant tube worms have adapted to life without sunlight.

"One of California's most remarkable wetlands, Suisun Marsh is the largest tidal marsh on the West Coast and a major feature of the San Francisco Estuary. This productive and unique habitat supports endemic species, is a nursery for native fishes, and is a vital link for migratory waterfowl. The marsh has been influenced by humans for its entire 6000-year history and human actions will have significant impacts as sea level rises and cultural values...