The Strange Tales of Sea Creatures begins with a fragment of the Living Illustrated Catalog of Strange Sea Creatures, telling the story of ancient-book restorer Lin Yan and his encounters with the ocean beings depicted within. A red-scaled fish weeps, a sea monk keeps his promise, flying fish lead the way, and a giant creature protects its home. Blending reality and fantasy, the story reveals ancient secrets of guardianship and reverence hidden in the ocean depths, continuing the thousand-year bond between humanity and the sea.