Subnautica Biomes — All Locations, Depths & Creatures

The starting biome — a bright, colorful reef surrounding the crash site of the Aurora. The safest area in the game, populated with passive fauna and abundant basic resources.

0m – 100m

A dense forest of towering Creepvine plants adjacent to the Safe Shallows. Rich in Creepvine-based resources and populated by Stalkers.

0m – 100m

The open ocean beyond the map boundaries. Completely devoid of resources and flora — but home to three massive adult Ghost Leviathans. Entering the Dead Zone triggers a distress signal urging the player to turn back.

0m – 8000m

A vast, sandy outer biome northwest of the crash site. Visually sparse but extremely dangerous — home to multiple Reaper Leviathans and key wrecks containing vehicle fragments.

0m – 500m

A dramatic biome of towering underwater peaks northeast of the crash site. Location of important wrecks and the Alien Arch leading to the Mountain Island. Patrolled by Reaper Leviathans.

0m – 500m

The crashed Alterra Corporation spacecraft that dominates the northeast of the map. The Aurora is a vast explorable location containing multiple distinct sections: the Cargo Bay, Locker Room, Prawn Bay, Drive Core, and Living Quarters. It leaks radiation until the Drive Core is repaired. Patrolled by Warpers inside and Reaper Leviathans outside.

0m – 30m

A stunning biome filled with enormous glowing Mushroom Trees. Located near the Underwater Islands. Home to the Sea Emperor Leviathan's breeding site.

80m – 300m

A wide mid-depth biome covered in sea grass with sandy outcrops and varied terrain. Home to Sandsharks and an excellent source of Silver Ore.

100m – 300m

A transitional biome at the southern edge of the play area. Relatively barren compared to other biomes but home to several wrecks and moderate resources.

150m – 300m

A dark, red-tinged biome blanketed in Blood Kelp — large plant structures that drop Blood Oil. A major source of Uraninite Crystal and the habitat of the Mesmer and Warper.

200m – 500m

A biome of enormous rock formations suspended in mid-water by gas pockets. Rich in resources and a key waypoint for players heading toward the Mountain Island.

200m – 400m

A biome characterized by large orange bulb plants that emit warm light. East of the Aurora wreck. Good source of Rubies and the habitat of the Crabsquid.

200m – 500m

An extensive reef system south of the crash site, home to the Sea Emperor Leviathan's Primary Containment Facility egg area and Ghost Leviathan juveniles.

200m – 500m

A spectacular underground cave system beneath the Safe Shallows, lit by enormous glowing Jellyshrooms. Home to the Crabsnake and a key source of Magnetite.

200m – 400m

A deep trench biome named for the Sea Treader Leviathans that migrate through it. Their footsteps expose Shale and Limestone Outcrops — making following their path an excellent resource-farming strategy.

250m – 500m

A vast, bioluminescent underground river system deep beneath the ocean floor. Contains the body of an Ancient Skeleton, Ghost Leviathan juveniles, and is the only location for Nickel Ore and a gateway to the Lava Zones.

500m – 1000m

A cooled volcanic biome below the Lost River, characterized by hardened lava formations and extreme heat. The only location for Kyanite and home to the Sea Dragon Leviathan.

900m – 1300m

The deepest biome in Subnautica. Filled with flowing lava rivers and the Primary Containment Facility. Location of the final story beats and most dangerous creatures.

1300m – 1700m