A book for ocean lovers, featuring beach-themed crafts & recipes, marine life & maritime history trivia, and fun outdoor activities for the family. This book celebrates oceans, coasts and shorelines the world over. Bringing together incredible stories and legends of the sea, delicious recipes and activities inspired by the coast, and fascinating trivia on everything from marine exploration to the turning tides, it will captivate anyone who is enthralled by the wonder of the sea. Learn about sea creatures, such as turtles, jellyfish, whales, sharks, and dolphins Dish up delicious recipes and drinks, such as seafood paella, potted shrimp, halloumi kebabs, and mint iced tea Get creative with crafts, such as driftwood art, seashell art, and building your own raft The Sea is beautiful and practical, delivering lessons on maritime history, coastline formations and features, famous lighthouses and shipwrecks, and myths and legends of the ocean while also offering do-it-yourself projects and encouragement for the more adventurous beach-goer who may want to try activities such as sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing, wild camping, fossil hunting, and building beach bonfires. “From recipes, quotes, historical stories or myths, and even perfect coastal locations to travel, any lover of the ocean will find what they are looking for in this book.” —Larissa Costello, author of Crafts by the Sea “Even living by the Pacific Ocean, my eyes were opened to so many fascinating things I did not know or had long forgotten.” —Lei Shishak, author of Beach House Baking and Beach House Brunch “A delightfully loving dive into the enchantments of coastal life. From ocean facts to a clever design, poems, and thoughtful prose, this book is the perfect gift! The water imagery, food photography and mouth-watering recipes add the final touch. The Sea is light, fun, and delicious!”—Liza Gershman, award-winning author of Cuban Flavor and travel photographer