Musceania: The Legacy of a Blue Whale

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  • Collection: 2023
  • Materials: Porcelain, Stoneware

I, am a massive and mysterious whale. Throughout my long life, I’ve admired the beauty and vastness of the ocean, swimming through countless seas, dancing with numerous marine creatures, and composing timeless symphonies with my hauntingly beautiful songs.

However, as time has passed, my body has gradually aged, and I’ve started to feel tired and weak. Despite this, I’ve remained committed to my mission, preserving the balance and ecology of the ocean.

When the moment of my life’s end finally arrived, I knew it was my time. I chose to return to the sea, to the waters I once loved. I slowly descended to the ocean floor, where my body transformed into a vast ecological treasure.

My death didn’t mark the end; instead, it was the beginning of new life. My body became a “whale fall,” creating a diverse and rich ecosystem on the ocean floor.

The most beautiful part of this ecosystem is the coral reef. My skeleton provided strong support for the corals, allowing them to grow and flourish. These coral reefs became homes for countless marine creatures, forming a unique underwater garden on my body.

As my flesh was gradually consumed by scavengers, it provided valuable nutrients for the entire ecosystem. Small fish swam around me, continuing the legacy of my soul. They attracted more carnivorous animals, forming a complex food chain.

Algae and plankton that grew on me absorbed the sun’s rays, providing energy to the entire marine ecosystem. This intricate and mysterious balance gave life to the ocean, making it vibrant and full of vitality.

My body slowly melted away in the ocean, but my soul will never disappear. My songs echo in the depths of the sea, and I’ve become a part of the ocean, forever guarding the blue world that I once deeply loved.

I am a whale, and with my life, I compose a romantic song of ocean conservation. Let us together protect this miraculous ocean, allowing coral reefs and marine life to continue radiating the light of life and letting my songs forever reverberate in this eternal blue realm.