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The Tidal Post
Weekly dispatch · No. 17 · Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
Dear reader, This week the tide brought us 613 new fish from 33 artists, and somewhere in that swirl, an unsigned masterpiece called "Nebula Splash" drifted to the top with a community rating of 85 — painted by a mystery hand that never logged in. Elsewhere, "Lagoon" pulled double duty as both a crowd favorite and, at a hefty 400 grams, the heaviest catch of the week. Pour yourself something warm and dive in; the deep end is full of surprises this issue.
Yours in salt water, — the sorting desk
Fish of the week
Nebula Splash · drawafish post
“Say hello to Nebula Splash, our spectacular cover star for the week! We were completely swept away by the magical pointillist style, beautifully blending vibrant red and deep blue speckles into a cosmic silhouette. This tiny aquatic galaxy is sure to leave you starry-eyed.”
From the tank archive
Album page 17 · mounted & catalogued
Top rated series
First day of issue
Most BeautifulStamp 1 of 5 · “Nebula Splash” by Anonymous
“"Nebula Splash" arrived without a signature, but beauty needs no byline — it carries itself like starlight poured into water. Whoever you are, mysterious artist, the reef thanks you.”
The Coral CuratorKeeper of beauty & charmMost CreativeStamp 2 of 5 · “Moobell” by Sophia Burns
“Sophia Burns's "Moobell" is the kind of idea that makes this chair sit up straight — a name and a notion I have never encountered in all my dives. Gloriously strange, and the reef is richer for it.”
The Deep-Sea DoctorChair of curious ideasCutestStamp 3 of 5 · “Lagoon” by Zari Hakim
“Zari Hakim's "Lagoon" may be the heaviest fish of the week at 400 grams, but it wears all that heft with irresistible charm. Proof that cute comes in every size.”
The Coral CuratorKeeper of beauty & charmFunniestStamp 4 of 5 · “Bartolo el Impostor” by Anonymous
“"Bartolo el Impostor" — the name alone had me wheezing bubbles, and the fish delivers on the promise. To the anonymous artist behind the disguise: we are laughing with your fish, and loudly.”
The Puffer ComedianOfficer of visual jokesFiled from the jetty
Heaviest
“코브”Jreeled in by JayBest-rated
“코브”Jreeled in by JayRarest
“코브”Jreeled in by JayWired at dawn
Western Tide Union
Received Monday 00:05 UTC
613new fish
33artists
48ratings cast
612feeds served
20catches landed
6anglers
See you next Monday
Postcards from open water
Photo: NOAAPost card · MBARI
MBARI welcomed marine science students and early-career professionals from the Monterey Area Research Institutions' Network for Education to an immersive day of networking and professional development.
From: MBARI
Photo: NOAAPost card · NOAA Ocean Exploration
NOAA has launched the Ocean DNA Explorer, an open-source and user-friendly data portal for sharing, exploring, searching, and visualizing marine environmental DNA (eDNA) data. The portal aims to standardize and accelerate the sharing and use of eDNA data and metadata.
From: NOAA Ocean Exploration
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