Chapter 02 · Canopy Systems
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Living Water Columns

1

Structure starts with vertical rhythm

Each stipe maps a depth layer, so teams can scan canopy, midwater, and floor data in one pass.

2

Light becomes an operating signal

Amber bands mark field confidence, replacing decorative glow with traceable observation windows.

3

Brown algae stays documented

The palette keeps kelp olive, gold, and umber, avoiding false tropical greens in habitat views.

4

Calm density supports field decisions

Muted metadata and compact rows leave room for survey notes without flattening the ocean context.

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