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Patrick Ellis, creator of #Seashine and upcoming underworlds.
How did I miss rough sharks? This is exactly why I need a public wishlist so you all can help me decide what to add to the depths of Seashine and see the current progress.

Their anatomy is incredible! Definitely adding them to the to-do list.
One of the coolest sharks @schmidtocean.bsky.social filmed! They saw this Rough shark (Oxynotus?) in Galapagos during dive 582 part 2. I think it ended up being a range extension iirc. #CliffReefs #MarineLife
February 1, 2026 at 10:20 PM
More good news. Turning a setback into an opportunity.

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January 31, 2026 at 3:57 PM
✓ Added to the list of fish to be modeled.
The deep-sea experts in MBARI’s Video Lab comb through our treasure trove of video footage to identify and label the animals and objects we film. Their hard work and dedication often reveal an extraordinary moment—like this rare encounter captured in Monterey Bay: youtu.be/9R_uimLA7ik?...
Meet the manefish: A rare and intriguing little deep-sea fish with dance moves
YouTube video by MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute)
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January 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Me every time I do my accounting or deal with taxes...

Thank the cosmos this song exists to keep me from losing my mind.
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I Can Only Count to FOUR - Psychostick Numbers Bodies Drowning Pool Parody
YouTube video by Psychostick
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January 29, 2026 at 2:27 PM
When someone trashes your game for a "deplorable translation" but doesn't realize the names of the animals are imaginary world-building based on Polynesian languages.

Case #895
a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk in front of a window .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk in front of a window .
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January 28, 2026 at 6:55 AM
One of the new playable jellyfish coming in the Refresh & Harmonize update! 🪼

If you were choosing its stats, what would they be?

What Polynesian-inspired name would you give it?
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The iOS technical update has been on a staged rollout for a few days and will reach 100% of users on the 19th.

iOS jellies, please let me know if you encounter anything weird after updating. It’s a big change with the Unity game engine upgrade, and I might have missed something.
January 14, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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You can judge a person by the size of their moral circle. Trump, for instance, has the smallest possible moral circle, containing only him. Be the opposite: expand your circle. Include, for example, animals currently raised for food. We shut them out of our consciences. It's time to bring them in.
January 11, 2026 at 9:08 AM
This coming week’s technical update also tweaks a few things, such as making the Supersense ability the entry-level ability instead of Antidote.

Supersense is much more useful for early players, as it helps them find light sources. More experienced players generally already know where to look.
January 11, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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The world feels rough right now

So please enjoy this shrimp, filmed off Cozumel, Mexico. It may be a larval reef shrimp, but we don’t know what species or how long it lives or what it eats. The world is still full of wonder and beauty and mystery.

🎥 @pedrovalenciam scuba diver on Insta
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Good news for the zen mode, why your high score doesn't appear in the leaderboard on Android, and other stuff here! 👇
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Scores on Android, technical updates and changes about the zen mode
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January 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The iOS technical update is currently pending review for TestFlight testers. 🤓

A technical update for both iOS and Google Play should be available next week, including a fix for the Google Play leaderboard (more on that tomorrow).
January 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
2026
2 0 2+6
2 0 8
2 💣 8
2 💥 ∞
2 ∞
Two infinity
To infinity
To infinity and beyond!

May 2026 lead you to infinity and beyond! (Approximately)
January 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I’m really happy with the aesthetics of the new Tarakona. I never had the time to make the previous version look the way I wanted. This update allows me to apply the full style I’ve always envisioned for Seashine.

No textures at all, only vertex colors and well-placed triangles.

#deepsea #3DArt
December 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I’m progressively unlocking all my posts on Ko-fi for everyone to enjoy. However, I want to remind you that every donation counts. Seashine needs your help to stay afloat!

As an appetizer, here are "before and after" illustrations for some new models!

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December 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Fancy indeed! Should I imagine a not-yet-discovered deep-sea member of this family for Seashine, or just put it in my biological reference folder for my next otherworldly oceanic game? 🤔
December 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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June 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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December 15, 2024 at 8:45 PM
A new episode in my series exploring the research, iteration, and biological accuracy behind the upcoming “Refresh & Harmonize” update for #Seashine.

Today’s focus: the refreshed Makonui ( #GreatWhiteShark ).

#MarineBiology #shark

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A refreshed and more accurate Makonui
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December 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM