Whether you're going on vacation sometime soon or have close access to the ocean, hopefully you're planning to spend some time in the ocean this summer. Why do we feel calmer just by the sight of it? How and why does it make us feel better? Let's dive into it! (No pun intended)

This is a response to 4 Beaches That Will Turn You Into A Beach Bum.

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Don’t be a Debby Downer, make the most of it.

This is a response to How Not To Go Insane During Summer.

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