Thalassophile.me is a place for people who feel an extraordinary attraction to the sea.

A space to escape from life on land, with imagery and stories about coast, sea, and ocean.

Dive into a collection of salty images and sketches about nature, culture and photography.

thalassophile

a person who deeply loves, is fascinated by, and is drawn to the sea or ocean.

Derived from the Greek words thalassa (“sea”) and philos (“loving”), it describes someone who finds peace, joy, and a strong, often emotional, connection to coastal areas and marine life.

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“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” 

Jacques Cousteau