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| − | An ocean is an immense volume of | + | An ocean is an immense volume of {{l|Water#Salt_Water|saltwater}}. They are often bordered by {{l|sand|sandy beaches}} where {{L|driftwood}} can be found. {{L|Marsh}}es and {{L|swamp}}s also tend to form around oceanic coastlines, especially near {{L|river}}s. The land surrounding oceans also tends to have a high water table, resulting in {{L|aquifer}}s close to the surface. |
It is not possible to found a fort solely in an oceanic biome; some land is needed. | It is not possible to found a fort solely in an oceanic biome; some land is needed. | ||
| − | There are three varieties of oceans, based on temperature, which affects the sea life found there: Arctic, Temperate and Tropical. Oceans in a | + | There are three varieties of oceans, based on temperature, which affects the sea life found there: Arctic, Temperate and Tropical. Oceans in a {{l|freezing}} climate (usually Arctic oceans) will freeze, just like {{l|river}}s and {{l|pool}}s, acting like a {{l|glacier}}. |
== Ocean Waves == | == Ocean Waves == | ||
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The ocean floor will be made up of entire layers, or combinations of the following: | The ocean floor will be made up of entire layers, or combinations of the following: | ||
| − | * a | + | * a {{L|Sedimentary layer}} of {{L|conglomerate}}, {{l|limestone}}, {{L|sandstone}}, or {{L|shale}} |
| − | * a | + | * a {{L|Soil}} layer of {{L|calcareous ooze}}, {{L|pelagic clay}}, or {{L|siliceous ooze}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sand}} of any variety, often in small patches alongside the sedimentary or soil layers |
| − | Most of these layers also support | + | Most of these layers also support {{L|aquifer}}s, which are usually {{l|Water#Salt_Water|saltwater}} like the surrounding ocean, making the extraction of these materials rather difficult in {{L|fortress mode}}. Limestone is the one the notable exception, making it ideal for excavation from below since it is also a {{L|flux}} material. |
== Fauna == | == Fauna == | ||
| − | Oceans are an excellent source of | + | Oceans are an excellent source of {{l|fish|food}} for a new fortress, usually having tons of fish, and containing shell-bearing creatures like {{l|oyster|oysters}} and {{l|mussel|mussels}}. |
| − | In | + | In {{L|Surroundings#Evil|evil}} oceans {{L|sea monster}}s can be found. Likewise, in {{L|Surroundings#Good|good}} oceans {{L|merperson}}s can be observed. |
=== Arctic Ocean === | === Arctic Ocean === | ||
| − | Note that, in an Arctic Ocean with a completely | + | Note that, in an Arctic Ocean with a completely {{L|Climate#Freezing|freezing}} climate, none of the Vermin or the underwater Creatures will be present. This pretty much leaves walruses and the three varieties of penguins, since they are able to move about on land. |
Creatures | Creatures | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Blue shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bluefin tuna}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Cod}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Conger eel}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Emperor penguin}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Frill shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Halibut}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Little penguin}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Penguin}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sea lamprey}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sea serpent}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sturgeon}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Walrus}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Whale}} |
Vermin | Vermin | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Hagfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Hake}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Herring}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Mackerel}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Mussel}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Oyster}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Shad}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sole}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Steelhead trout}} |
=== Temperate Ocean === | === Temperate Ocean === | ||
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Creatures | Creatures | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Angelshark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Basking shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Blue shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bluefin tuna}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bluefish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Cod}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Common skate}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Conger eel}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Frill shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Great white shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Halibut}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Hammerhead shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Longfin mako shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Marlin}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Nurse shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Ocean sunfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Opah}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sea serpent}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sea lamprey}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Shortfin mako shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Spiny dogfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Spotted wobbegong}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sturgeon}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Swordfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Whale}} |
Vermin | Vermin | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Anchovy}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bat ray}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Brook lamprey}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Flounder}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Hagfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Hake}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Herring}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Mackerel}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Mussel}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Oyster}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Salmon}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sea nettle jellyfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Seahorse}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Shad}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sole}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Spotted ratfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Steelhead trout}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Thornback ray}} |
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Creatures | Creatures | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Angelshark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Blacktip reef shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Blue shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bluefin tuna}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bluefish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bull shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Coelacanth}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Common skate}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Frill shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Great barracuda}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Great white shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Giant grouper}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Hammerhead shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Longfin mako shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Manta ray}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Marlin}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Milkfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Ocean sunfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Opah}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sea lamprey}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Sea serpent}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Shortfin mako shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Spiny dogfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Spotted wobbegong}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Stingray}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Swordfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Tiger shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Whale}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Whale shark}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Whitetip reef shark}} |
Vermin | Vermin | ||
| − | * | + | * {{L|Bat ray}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Clownfish}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Glasseye}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Mussel}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Oyster}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Seahorse}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|Thornback ray}} |
| − | * | + | * {{L|White-spotted puffer}} |
{{World|Biomes}} | {{World|Biomes}} | ||