Within this general field, surveying changes in the volume and stability of the ice-cap is vital, since these may have profound effects on world sea levels and on ocean currents.
In Chile, this means going up the entire spine of the Andes with endangered species and down the currents to Antarctica, following marine wildlife systems beyond — and this is the point — human-made borders.
The swooping, frilled curves are meant to mirror the sails of traditional Dhow boats used by pearl divers to weave through the tumultuous currents of the Persian Gulf.
In an attempt to discover a satisfactory answer to the question, the processes of diffusion and mixing, and the manner in which they depend on the waves, tides, and currents remains a focused area of study.