This book, Sea Salt, is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the majestic beauty and awe-inspiring mysteries of the ocean. Stan Waterman, a true pioneer in underwater exploration, takes you on an unforgettable journey through his remarkable life. From encountering deadly sharks to diving with exotic sea creatures, his exhilarating tales will keep you on the edge of your seat. But what sets this memoir apart is Stan's poetic prose, which brings the sea to life with its profound depth and love for the ocean. Reading Sea Salt is like diving into a world of adventure, danger, and profound respect for the wonders of the sea. Get ready to be captivated by this extraordinary tale of a life well-lived amidst the ocean's embrace.

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From Forward by Peter Benchley (Author of Jaws) "Ladies and gentlemen, are you in for a treat! You are about to make the acquaintance of one of the most extraordinary gentlemen of this or any recent age. And not just a gentleman but a filmmaker, an adventurer, an explorer, a daredevil, a gallant, a poet, an intimate of creatures as exquisitely exotic as the leafy sea dragon and the sloe-eyed cuttlefish and – this above all – a true pioneer in the discovery of our last frontier, the sea. Stan Waterman has spent more than half a century in, on and under the sea, and in these pages he takes you with him on the amazing ride he calls his life. There is excitement enough in his encounters with wild animals and weird people to fill a hundred lives and all their fantasies. To cite just one example, have you ever wondered what it would be like to dive in the open ocean with a huge school of certifiably anthropophagous sharks as they gorge on the carcass of a whale … at night? Probably not. But hang on, because when Stan recounts scenes from the filming of the classic 1971 documentary feature film, Blue Water, White Death, you’ll be there beside him, and astonished that anyone lived to tell the tale. Stan is on intimate terms with many of the seas’ most formidable denizens, including that ultimate marine predator, the Great White Shark, and he writes wonderfully about the contradictions inherent in this magnificent the incomparable natural beauty, the perfection of function, all manifest in the creature’s capacity as a killing machine. Sea Salt is far more, however, than just a catalogue of critters and close calls. Stan has a profound rapport with the sea, and his command of language and literature eloquently conveys the depth of his feeling. The thoughtful, graceful writing sets the book a full step above most memoirs about the sea; not only does Stan appreciate good writing – you’ll be pleased to encounter an occasional quote from Joseph Conrad or Henry Beston – but he’ll often turn a phrase or craft a paragraph that could well have come from the pen of a master."

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