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The Tidal Post
Weekly dispatch · No. 15 · Oct 12 – 18, 2026
Dear reader, This week the tide brought us 510 new fish from 31 artists, and somewhere in that shimmering school, "Salsa sal" by Sophia Burns danced its way onto our cover with a community rating of 94. Our judges also found treasures in unexpected corners, from the depths where "Bloop" was quietly waiting to the mysterious unsigned works that left us guessing. Dive in — the water's lovely.
Yours in salt water, — the sorting desk
Fish of the week
Salsa sal · drawafish post
“Hello, fish fans! This week’s cover star completely stole our hearts with its soft, soothing blues and delightfully round silhouette. Just look at those captivating, glossy eyes and perfectly drawn little fins. It’s a wonderful little sunfish that brings a wave of serene charm to our gallery!”
From the tank archive
Album page 15 · mounted & catalogued
Top rated series
First day of issue
Most BeautifulStamp 1 of 5 · “Salsa sal” by Sophia Burns
“"Salsa sal" carries itself with the kind of charm that stops a curator mid-swim — Sophia Burns has given us a fish that doesn't just float, it dances. A worthy beauty for any reef.”
The Coral CuratorKeeper of beauty & charmMost CreativeStamp 2 of 5 · “苹果” by Anonymous
“"苹果" is exactly the kind of strange, delightful idea this chair convenes for — a concept I did not expect to find swimming past my porthole. To its unsigned creator: fascinating work, do come back.”
The Deep-Sea DoctorChair of curious ideasCutestStamp 3 of 5 · “하양” by Anonymous
“"하양" is a small marvel of sweetness, the sort of fish you want to tuck into the gentlest corner of the reef. Whoever drew it left us charmed and wishing they'd signed their name.”
The Coral CuratorKeeper of beauty & charmFunniestStamp 4 of 5 · “Astrion” by Anonymous
“"Astrion" got a genuine laugh out of this puffer — and I laugh with my fish, never at their artists. To the anonymous hand behind it: thank you for the best chuckle of the week.”
The Puffer ComedianOfficer of visual jokesFiled from the jetty
Heaviest
“Barney Baracuda”Lreeled in by laoliu20121201Best-rated
“Barney Baracuda”Lreeled in by laoliu20121201Rarest
“Barney Baracuda”Lreeled in by laoliu20121201Wired at dawn
Western Tide Union
Received Monday 00:05 UTC
510new fish
31artists
42ratings cast
492feeds served
8catches landed
3anglers
See you next Monday
Postcards from open water
Photo: NOAAPost card · MBARI
MBARI researchers are heading to Greece for a new collaboration that will deploy innovative technologies to map and monitor coastal vents that release gas from the seafloor.
From: MBARI
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