Why Do People Find the Ocean So Calming?

The ocean makes us feel calm because of its rhythm, like a heartbeat that matches our own. Imagine listening to a steady, gentle drumbeat, it helps you relax and forget your worries. The sound of waves also has a special kind of sound wave called white noise, which is like soft background music for the brain. When we hear this kind of sound, our brains say, 'Take a deep breath, everything's going to be okay.'