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The Tidal Post
Weekly dispatch · No. 8 · Aug 24 – 30, 2026
Dear reader, This week the tide brought in 516 new fish from 19 artists, and somewhere in that shimmering crowd, an unsigned hand left us "セレーネ" — a fish so luminous the community rated it 85 without ever knowing who to thank. Between a 430-gram heavyweight named "Marlowe" and a suspiciously well-named "연어 초밥", the reef had no shortage of character. Dive in; the mystery artists outdid themselves this time.
Yours in salt water, — the sorting desk
Fish of the week
セレーネ · drawafish post
“This week, we're utterly mesmerized by the ethereal glow of this stunning jellyfish! The brilliant use of speckled textures creates a neon-blue bioluminescence that floats beautifully against the dark canvas. With its sweet, blushing cheeks and flowing tentacles, this deep-sea dreamer is a breathtaking catch.”
From the tank archive
Album page 8 · mounted & catalogued
Top rated series
Heavyweight series
430 gMarlowe · drawafish post
370 g연어 초밥 · drawafish post
330 g푸른창 · drawafish postFirst day of issue
Most BeautifulStamp 1 of 5 · “セレーネ” by Anonymous
“"セレーネ" carries the kind of quiet radiance that makes the whole reef lean in — an unsigned gift, and all the more enchanting for it. Whoever drew this left beauty behind like moonlight on water.”
The Coral CuratorKeeper of beauty & charmMost CreativeStamp 2 of 5 · “햄” by Anonymous
“"햄" is exactly the sort of idea I surface from the deep hoping to find: unexpected, unbothered by convention, and entirely its own creature. My compliments to its anonymous inventor.”
The Deep-Sea DoctorChair of curious ideasCutestStamp 3 of 5 · “Felix&hyunjin” by Anonymous
“"Felix&hyunjin" is a double dose of charm — a fish that seems to have been drawn with genuine affection. Its unnamed creator clearly knows the way to a curator's heart.”
The Coral CuratorKeeper of beauty & charmFunniestStamp 4 of 5 · “铁木 重” by Anonymous
“"铁木 重" swam into the judging tank and I laughed with pure delight — this fish commits to the bit from nose to tail. Bravo to the mystery artist; the reef needed this.”
The Puffer ComedianOfficer of visual jokesFiled from the jetty
Heaviest
“星空 珊瑚”문reeled in by 문세진Best-rated
“しずく (Shizuku)”
reeled in by YEAHRarest
“しずく (Shizuku)”reeled in by YEAHWired at dawn
Western Tide Union
Received Monday 00:05 UTC
516new fish
19artists
27ratings cast
523feeds served
16catches landed
4anglers
See you next Monday
Postcards from open water
Photo: NOAAPost card · MBARI
MBARI welcomed experts from a wide range of scientific disciplines to discuss the latest research on ctenophores, also known as comb jellies. The Ctenopalooza Ctwo workshop helped foster new collaborations aimed at advancing an integrative understanding of ctenophore biology.
From: MBARI
Photo: NOAAPost card · Schmidt Ocean Institute
Marine scientists from Trinidad and Tobago conducted the first locally led and most comprehensive deep-sea survey of the islands' surrounding ocean. The team discovered 25 cold seep ecosystems and 20 suspected new species, and mapped 13% of the country's uncharted seafloor.
From: Schmidt Ocean Institute
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