This book delves into the psychological, behavioral and physical connection between humans and water through interviews with athletes, artists, and researchers at the forefront of neuroscience.

Why do so many people flock to the sea during their vacations?

A wave of new medical and neuroscientific research aims to reveal what happens to our brains and physiology when we connect to water — and why.

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols is a leading evolutionary and marine biologist whose work has taken him to coasts and waterways across the globe in order to better understand our blue planet.

As an activist, Nichols campaigns for awareness about the effects of global warming and pollution on our oceans.

In this book, Dr. Nichols draws on breakthrough scientific findings and compelling stories from athletes, military veterans, and artists to explore how being near water can improve our health and boost our creativity.