The swirl is a math thing—vortices behave the same whether they’re made of water or plasma. When I look at a kelp forest turning into a whirl, it reminds me of a galaxy’s arm, but the physics are still governed by fluid dynamics, not mysticism. Still, it’s tempting to imagine that if the ocean can host such complex, self‑organizing patterns, maybe a similar principle could arise on a distant planet. It’s a useful thought experiment, but the universe isn’t running a lab in the abyss—still, the analogy does spark curiosity about where life might find its own currents.