In the Fall of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the north Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history.

Dangerous summer: A Lloyd's of London detective finds his investigation of an Australian resort fire complicated by murder. Night of the sharks: A shark hunter is pursued by members of the mob, who have murdered his brother.

An accident at the pond causes dreams to dissipate, attachments to break apart, and causes memories to be cast in shadows.

When the crew members of a fishing trawler become ill from a mysterious infection, a marine biology student sets out to destroy the virus.

Emperor Penguins from Antarctica each express their true love with a special heartsong of their own that expresses their very being. However, the misfit Mumble cannot sing. Instead he has an extraordinary talent to tap dance with almost magical energy and expression. Nevertheless, the leadership of the colony fearfully blames the young penguin's unorthodox ways for the lean fishing that threatens them all. Defiant in the face of unjust rejection,...

An alleged fishing expert who has never engaged in the sport decides to seek help to prepare for a competition.