LIFE BENEATH THE WAVES. 



PART I. 



THE indifference which exists amongst 

 people in general respecting the inhabitants 

 of the sea, is without doubt a fact to be 

 greatly regretted; but at the same time, 

 surprise can scarcely be mingled with regret, 

 when we take into consideration the few 

 opportunities which have been offered to the 

 public in this country, for acquiring any infor- 

 mation respecting Life Beneath the Waves. 

 For whilst children at school, and at home, 

 are taught almost from their infancy to feel 

 interested in the observance, and study of 

 animals, birds, insects, flowers, and trees, 



