Can anything eat prickly sea urchins? Can dead jellyfish still sting you? Why does water squirt up when you walk along the beach? Biologist and artist Peggy Kochaff answers these and many more questions in this illustrated guide to solving beach mysteries. From the puzzling tidal life of barnacles to the stunning variety of seaweeds, Kochaff dives deep into our coastal habitats and comes up with an entertaining and enlightening look at life by the ocean.