The ocean resonates for us on an unconscious level that is inborn and instinctive. We respond to the colour of the water and the infinite variations of mood and movement. The volume of air moving in and out of the lungs with each breath is termed the tidal volume. Maybe the movement of the water is like the breathe of the mother - some sort of womb memory. We gravitate towards the water when we are looking for calm and introspection. Perhaps the rhythm and cyclic flow of the water induces something approaching a meditative state. Maybe it’s because it shows us our relative insignificance and yet also our interconnectedness within a vast system. Whatever it is, the ocean is endlessly fascinating.