The Worm Chronicles

About the Book

THE WORM CHRONICLES: Is a memoir of a look into the bizarre world of an amazing group of animals that are little known by the public. It takes the reader around the globe looking for answers to such questions as why such intelligent animals as dolphins appear to commit suicide. Written primarily at the prompting of family and friends, the book would also interest the large population of people intrigued by the ocean and its animals. The book follows the challenges and discoveries of Murray Dailey, a pioneer marine parasitologist with over 40 years experience, as he and coworkers unlock the secrets of these unique animals. The reader is given a window into the approach used in solving the problems of some of the oceans deadliest creatures.

About the Author

MURRAY DAILEY was professor of Biology and Director of the Ocean Studies Institute at California State University, Long Beach until his retirement in 1992. He was also Research Parasitologist at The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, California until 2007. AUTHOR PHOTO by Camra Mills