Words of the Lagoon is an account of the pioneering work of a marine biologist to discover, test, and record the knowledge possessed by native fisherman of the Palau Islands of Micronesia.
Maybe cliche to say, but this book changed my life. After being so inspired by this brilliant work, I changed my career path from coral reef ecology to anthropology.
A unique book exploring the fishery, life and traditional knowledge of an island community. The extensive references make it a commendable research work. Good read for all working in the marine fisheries.