Something Fishy's Goin' On

About the Book

Did you know there are Christmas trees in the water that are really worms? Did you know there are squirrelfish that look nothing like squirrels? How about a parrotfish that has a beak just like a parrot? What does a queen angelfish’s crown look like? Caribbean fish are not only colorful; they have individual habits and appearances that will surprise anyone interested in underwater animals. There are many critters that are animals, but look like plants. Our seas are full of odd looking, resourceful, and unique fish that make diving a full time adventure! We are even like fish in some ways. Sometimes we’re spontaneous—so are fish! Sometimes we’re unpredictable—so are fish! The pictures are amazing and the information on these pages is sure to pique your interest in getting below the waves!

About the Author

Claudia learned to dive on the Oregon coast while attending college in pursuit of a business degree. She soon realized her real interest was scuba diving. Since then she has dived in the Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean, Red Sea, Baja, Lake Malawi, and others. She exuberantly shares and teaches children about marine life. Using facts and rhyme, she introduces mysterious underwater critters and opens the door to a world few children have seen. Encouraging respect and care for our reef systems is important to her and her husband, Lee, with whom she has teamed up to scout out, photograph, and share what they’ve found and continue to search for: underwater critters! Lee, educated as a fish biologist, aids in identifying and photographing animals of all kinds in their natural habitat.