This book was part science, part memoir. The sea creatures are used to reference different points in Imbler's life and ultimately represents the ability to grow and morph into who you truly are. I felt like this was decent. I ultimately felt like I didn't get enough of the memoir and enough of the sea life throughout the book. I kept wishing for more information on both. It was interesting enough, but I think I would look elsewhere if I had a desire to read a science/memoir mashup again.