BENEATH TROPIC SEAS 



This list hints of the fascinating future of 

 research in this under-sea field. Even after scores 

 of descents, and the enduring of lacerations from 

 coral, and the inevitable teeth-chattering chill 

 which forces one up after a too-long submersion, 

 one's observations are of the most superficial char- 

 acter. To the casual observer there seems nothing 

 but terror for the small fish in schools, and, on 

 the other hand, few or no dangers for medium or 

 larger sized ones. These go about their business 

 unconcernedly and with no appearance of being 

 constantly on the lookout. The carnivorous wrasse 

 dog one's footsteps and all but dash in between 

 fingers when a head of coral is disturbed. The 

 parrots paddle about, and solemnly browse, and 

 as solemnly up-end and let the food fall down 

 their throats. Yet an examination of stomachs 



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