The Oceans Issue

In Oceans, we present stories, poetry, and nonfiction about underwater cities, rising seas, harrowing travels, creation, destruction, thirst, and whales.

In these pages, Dr. Jeanette Davis (Dr. Ocean) shares how sunlight and the ocean interact. James Bradley discusses the orchestra of sounds that make the oceans unique and beautiful. Charlie Jane Anders (Lessons in Magic and Disaster) presents a comic about star-crossed lovers. And so much more!

Set sail with us as we contemplate the depths, matriculate with mollusks, and seek solace in the shimmer.

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No. 24, summer 2025

The Oceans Issue

Covering 71% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean directly and constantly impacts our lives. From epic sea squalls and hurricanes and floods to quiet currents that maintain the weather and…

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Editor's Note 

Editor’s Note

Words By Helen Maimaris, Art By Hailey Renee Brown
Feature 

Shedding Light on the Extraordinary Blue

Words By Dr. Jeanette Davis (Dr. Ocean), Art By Shan Bennion
Short Story 

Descendant

Words By Aliette de Bodard, Art By Daniel Reneau
Poetry 

Three Poems

Words By Caroline M. Mar, Art By Hailey Renee Brown