The ocean soothes my soul. I have never been able to pinpoint what it is about it, but the pull is there. I love the water, the sand, the surf, it mesmerizes me. Why do so many people feel this way? What is it about the shoreline that draws us in?
Why We Are Drawn to the Oceanby
Melissa Marshall
Millions of people worldwide target the beach for their vacations, real estate near the ocean sells for a premium, and spending as much time on the water as possible is a priority for the rest of us. Clearly, it’s a common phenomenon—so what is it that draws us to the ocean?
An easy answer is “That’s where the surf is!” and that’s true for a lot of us, but there’s much more to it than that.
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