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What if fish are far more fascinating than we ever imagined? Marine biologist and writer Helen Scales takes us beneath the waterline in this engaging exploration of the secret lives of fish. From the extraordinary ways they communicate and navigate, to their colours, courtship, feeding, intelligence and survival strategies, Scales reveals a world far more complex than most people think. This book is packed with strange, surprising and often downright wonderful fishy facts, colourful characters and stories from the author's own underwater adventures. We encounter everything from bioluminescent and poisonous fish to remarkable examples of cooperation, communication and fish intelligence, while Scales introduces us to the scientists and fishwatchers who have helped us understand this hidden world. Written with genuine affection, curiosity and a contagious sense of wonder, this is a book that will make you look at fish differently – whether you are an angler, aquarist or simply someone fascinated by the extraordinary life beneath the surface. It is accessible popular science at its most entertaining, and a particularly nice addition to any serious fish library. B&w drawings throughout. Very good condition. Softcover, 20cm x 13cm, 320 pages.