Yeah, maybe dithering wasn't the best option. I was originally going to do some rays of light coming from the top, but I realized that would be really hard to animate in time to the waves. So I stuck with a gradient that I wouldn't have to animate.
Good piece, although I second Madrill's opinion about dithering.
Really nice colours and strong cluster work, but the dithering takes a lot away from the piece in my opinion.
Still, a good entry. :)
Lookin' good. I love underwater scenes.