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The Tidal Post
Weekly dispatch · No. 10 · Sep 7 – 13, 2026
Dear reader, This week the tide brought us 311 new fish from 19 artists, and somewhere in that current a mysterious creation called "Bistro" swam straight onto our cover — its maker slipped away unsigned, leaving only a 73.75 community rating in their wake. Elsewhere, "Magnapinna Squid" tipped our scales at a hefty 470 grams while charmers like "Axe Deodorant" and "珊瑚" climbed the ratings. With 33 ratings cast and 289 feeds served, the reef has rarely been busier — dive in and see what surfaced.
Yours in salt water, — the sorting desk
Fish of the week
Bistro · drawafish post
“Feast your eyes on this week's brilliantly imaginative cover star! We couldn't resist this delightful sandwich-fish hybrid, complete with a speckled bread body, vibrant leafy garnish, and a cheeky blue tail. It's a deliciously creative masterpiece that perfectly captures the whimsical spirit of our community.”
From the tank archive
Album page 10 · mounted & catalogued
Top rated series
First day of issue
Most BeautifulStamp 1 of 5 · “Nebula” by Anonymous
“"Nebula" earns its name — there is a soft, cosmic grace to this fish that made the whole tank feel quieter. To its unsigned creator, wherever you drift: this one glows.”
The Coral CuratorKeeper of beauty & charmMost CreativeStamp 2 of 5 · “Bistro” by Anonymous
“"Bistro" is the kind of idea I surface for — a fish that refuses to be ordinary and invites a second, third, and fourth look. Its anonymous maker left us a delicious puzzle, and I am still happily chewing on it.”
The Deep-Sea DoctorChair of curious ideasCutestStamp 3 of 5 · “Axe Deodorant” by Emilie Shelton
“Emilie Shelton's "Axe Deodorant" is proof that charm can come in unexpected packaging — the community clearly agreed, rating it among the week's very best. Utterly, improbably adorable.”
The Coral CuratorKeeper of beauty & charmFunniestStamp 4 of 5 · “nea” by Anonymous
“"nea" got a genuine laugh out of me — the timing of this fish is impeccable, like a punchline delivered mid-swim. Whoever drew it left before the applause, but the joke lands all the same.”
The Puffer ComedianOfficer of visual jokesFiled from the jetty
Heaviest
“Ink-Sketchy”指reeled in by 指南针Best-rated
“Baron Chomp the Relentless”Jreeled in by jryryan2Rarest
“Baron Chomp the Relentless”Jreeled in by jryryan2Wired at dawn
Western Tide Union
Received Monday 00:05 UTC
311new fish
19artists
33ratings cast
289feeds served
12catches landed
4anglers
See you next Monday
Postcards from open water
Photo: NOAAPost card · MBARI
Last month, MBARI President and CEO Antje Boetius joined global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, and experts for a roundtable discussion on ocean science and climate at the Thomas Mann House in Los Angeles. The event highlighted the role of science in society and policy.
From: MBARI
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