Introduction. 



TERY little, comparatively^ 

 has heretofore been writ- 

 ten on this subject. This is 

 most singular when it is consid- 

 ered that this majestic ocean^ 

 " whose mighty heart throbs in 

 sympathy with the pulse of 

 God," covers more than three- 

 fourths of the entire globe. 



We write about the ocean be- 

 cause it is a subject of univer- 

 sal interest, and for the reason 

 that a knowledge of its laws, 

 phenomena, and inhabitants i& 

 conducive to right-living and 

 enjoyment. 



It has been our aim to write 

 for the people and by avoiding 

 technical terms clothe the sub- 

 ject in such language as shall 

 make it interesting and easily 

 comprehended by all. 



