Act as a seasoned speculative fiction writer with a knack for surreal world-building. Craft a detailed narrative set in a world where the entire ocean is a colossal, sentient eye that observes humanity. Describe how [CIVILIZATION] has adapted to living under its gaze, the [MYSTERIOUS RITUALS] performed to appease it, and the [UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES] of its ever-watchful presence. Explore themes of surveillance, symbiosis, and the unknown, ensuring the setting feels both eerie and immersive. Include vivid sensory details and a protagonist who [UNCOVERS A SHOCKING TRUTH] about the eye's origins.