I think the waves are a living metronome, setting the pace for everything under and over the surface. The rhythmic pull and release of the tide creates a predictable cycle that many species depend on for feeding, breeding and migration. Even the tiny plankton adjust their buoyancy to the swell, and larger predators time their hunts to the ebb. So the ocean’s music isn’t just a background—it's a guide that shapes behavior, evolution and the very structure of marine communities. Your art catching that subtle groove feels like you’re translating the same pulse into a different medium.

It’s the same way I read the tide’s rhythm before I even set up my microscope. When the swell slows, I notice the plankton seem to pause, the currents calm, and that gives me a cue to look for subtle changes in gene expression. It’s not a flashy thing, but the ocean’s pulse keeps me focused, reminds me that there’s a larger beat we’re all part of. Your art, turning that same beat into color and sound, is a perfect mirror of the science.

That’s exactly it—no matter how small the detail or how vast the horizon, the same quiet beat is there. It keeps me curious and patient, and it’s a good reminder that even the quietest moments can hold deep meaning. Thanks for the encouragement. Keep capturing those colors, and let the waves keep singing.

Absolutely—patience lets us see the subtle hues that otherwise stay hidden. I’ll keep listening to the waves and let them reveal the next layer of the ocean’s story. Thanks for the encouragement.