Sparse Reef
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Surface |
| Depth Range | 20 - 310 meters |
| Temperature Range | 13.7°C - 29.8°C |
| Biome ID | sparseReef, sparseReef_Spike |
| Harvesting Nodes | Limestone Outcrop, Shale Outcrop |
| Coordinates | -684 -221 -686 |
| Point of Interest | Large Wreck (-787 -208 -713) |
| Music | Alien Expanse, Islands Beneath the Sea |
Biodiversity in this region is unusually low. Cause unknown. ― PDA, Dialogue
The Sparse Reef is a biome located southwest of Lifepod 5, bordering one of the Grassy Plateaus, the Blood Kelp Trench, the Sea Treader's Path, the Grand Reef and Kelp Forests. As its name implies, this gloomy area is sparsely populated, home to a few types of small fauna and flora.
It also houses its own cave system, the Deep Sparse Reef, which can be found near the wreck in this biome.
Description
The Sparse Reef is a large, sprawling region composed of relatively flat areas covered by green mounds scattered with Table Coral as well as large fissures where most of the Bioluminescent flora inhabit, notably the Eye Stalks. Some areas have deep drop-offs, along with basins, caves, and other irregular formations. A green-blue fog can be seen shrouded over the distinctively unsaturated landscape, creating a gloomy, desolate atmosphere.
There are also large clusters of spire-like structures found along the border of the Sparse Reef next to the Grassy Plateaus, and near the Grand Reef. Found within these spires is a small entrance to the Grand Reef Caves, towards the Southeast. Continuing southwest, a steep, dark drop into the Sea Treader's Path can be seen.
The main hazard in the Sparse Reef are the small clusters of Tiger Plants found in the deeper portions of the biome that can cause heavy damage to unaware players.
In the deeper areas of the Sparse Reef (exceeding 200 meters) a distinctive, echoing ambience can be heard, contributing to the atmosphere. This feature can also be heard in other deep, open biomes such as the Dunes, or the Sea Treader's Path.
Story Related Material
An Alien Vent Entrance Point and a Sanctuary Cache are found in the Deep Sparse Reef. Lifepod 19 is also found in the deep area of this biome.
Resources
All Data Boxes are found in Wrecks:
Raw resources found in the biome include:
- Copper Ore
- Diamond
- Ruby
- Gel Sack
- Eye Stalk Seed
- Gold
- Large Lead Deposit
- Large Lithium Deposit
- Large Quartz Deposit
- Lithium
- Quartz
- Salt Deposit
- Table Coral Sample
- Titanium
Flora and Fauna
Fauna:
Flora:
- Eye Stalk
- Redwort
- Rouge Cradle
- Spiked Horn Grass
- Tiger Plant
- Violet Beau
- Table Coral
Fragments and Scannables
All Fragments are found in Wrecks:
- Bioreactor Fragment
- Light Stick Fragment
- Modification Station Fragment
- Moonpool Fragment
- Power Cell Charger Fragment
- Prawn Suit Torpedo Arm Fragment
- Thermal Plant Fragment
All Scannables are found in Wrecks:
- Bench
- Command Chair
- Desk
- Floodlight
- Office Chair
Gallery
Overview
Overview of the shallower areas, at daytime
Ditto, night time
The rock spires in the Sparse Reef
Rock spires along the border with the Grand Reef
Shallow fissures on the outskirts of the Sparse Reef, along the border with the Grassy Plateaus
The border with the Sea Treader's Path
A cluster of small formations in the Sparse Reef
Wreckage in the Sparse Reef
A small entrance to the Grand Reef Caves inside a cave in the rock spires, including a Large Lithium Deposit
A Reefback Leviathan swimming above the rock spires in the Sparse Reef
A view of the Sparse Reef
View of the entrance from the Sparse Reef to the Blood Kelp Zone
The Sparse Reef's border with the Grand Reef
Numerous fauna in the Sparse Reef
A type of Bioluminescent grass in the Sparse Reef
Large formations near the northern part of the biome
One of the caves in the Sparse Reef, with an Eye Stalk and a Tiger Plant
Some Redwort in the Sparse Reef
Trivia
A sample of Donald Trump saying "China" is featured in the soundtrack of the Sparse Reef. Listen closely to the song above at 1:18 and 1:04.
