One researcher begins to sketch this beautiful scorch of the sea as seen from the current fish market. Through sketching, we noticed how the black cobblestones of the street began to be covered in algae and moss, as if they were almost eroded or claimed by the sea. From there, the noticing and the fabulation came quite close together.

Figures 1 and 2: Sketches that inspired the collaborative fabulations. Transcribed fabulation from the right hand side sketch*: ” The algae and the moss blend together with the salted water of the rising seas and waves progress into the city. They become like a soft carpet that grows special medicinal kinds of seaweeds, and the water of the waves keeps them moist and alive. Humans learn how to care for and respect for this new type of living being among themselves and use its medicinal properties to heal many diseases, including depression and neurodegenerative illnesses.”*

FABULATION:

Algae and moss intertwine as rising sea levels begin to encroach on the land. Sea creatures start to emerge from the sandy ocean bottoms, making their way onto the algae-covered cobbled pavements. As the tides rise and advance towards the city, the street pavements become enveloped in a lush green layer, forming a soft, wet carpet where marine species can glide into what were once human habitats. This vibrant green layer thrives, rich in precious nutrients and medicinal compounds.

The continuous rise in sea levels keeps this new ecosystem moist and flourishing. Humans begin to appreciate the importance of this green layer of life and the various forms of life that prosper within it. They begin learning about its medicinal benefits and uses while ensuring its growth remains undisturbed. These new bioproducts prove to be especially beneficial for treating nervous and degenerative diseases, such as depression and Alzheimer's.

This narrative continues to evolve, influenced by a previous tale about fluorescent algae, in which marine species came to interact with humans. The old fish market has been replaced by the newly established fish market at the beginning of the road leading into the historic town. Over time, some marine species develop limbs, enabling them to move beyond the depths of the sea.

Figure 3: Current fish market as transformed through the fabrication. Hand-written fabulation transcribed: “The algae and moss move into the city and take over the old marketplace. They start to invite sea creatures and marine biodiversity, blurring the limits of the human/sea ecosystems.”

As algae and moss invade the city, fish and turtles venture into the streets now covered in wet green moss. The fish develops limbs similar to those of a turtle, allowing it to move across wetlands outside of the water.

Figure 4: Fabulating text - transcribed handwriting: “Fabulating … interspecies care…” People and marine species cohabit and coexist. Humans are cherishing the green algae and musk, which relieve them from heavy depression and other degenerations. They welcome all the livelihood these new hybrids species bring so they fill their ground floors and basements with sea water – make them watertight so secies are free. The rising sea levels are filling up some spaces naturally. Humans make sure these species have nutrients and the right conditions to thrive.”

The fish and octopuses that develop specialized limbs occupy the old fish market. Humans are delighted that these marine species visit and make the market their home.

To encourage this, they seal the market doors and fill the old fish market with seawater, allowing the marine creatures to stay and explore as they please. The market has a unique connection to the sea, enabling the species to come and go freely without leaving the space.

Humans can then visit them while wearing special equipment—similar to traditional diving gear but much lighter and easier to use—that allows them to breathe underwater and befriend their new aquatic companions.