In the personal narrative essays of this book you are offered a hint of what the universe of the ocean contains for those who choose to examine its depths. Adventures abound in this exciting journey of the sea written by an avid and experienced scuba diver. Written from a personal perspective that will enable the reader to experience a wide range of adventures, from light-hearted and funny to tense and suspenseful. The author calls "The Universe Next Door" her love song to the sea and to scuba divers everywhere. Contents Include: Flying - The Jewel - The Deep - Dirty Jack and the Fins - Idyll - The Thrill of the Hunt - The Boomerang - Octopus's Garden - Here There Be Dragons Halfway to Tonga - Just Another Perfect Day - Naked Gills and Sarcastic Fringeheads - The Eternal - Spiral - Shore Leave - A Single Breath - The Eye of the Beholder - Diving Amok - El Bajo - Extreme - To Live Before the Wind