Pablo had only learned to swim recently. He was in his early twenties.

It took him a long time. He worked full time. He also had a part-time job.

That day, he swam out from the shore and dived down. He wanted to see the rocks he had heard about under the water.

He did not know how deep the ocean was there. Even close to land, it could be very deep.

He felt like he was about five meters down. He did not look up at the surface.

Something touched the back of his leg.

It frightened him, but he kept going.

The seaweed was large. It felt thick, like kelp. It brushed past the tattoo on his leg.

He could not see the end of it.

He still had not found the rocks.

This is one story in a series of short listening pieces, made for calm, focused listening.