With the newest update toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,you now have the ability to swim around your island. Deep-sea diving has introduced us to new creatures to collect. This will help you create a fully fleshed-out museum, full of wonder and beauty. It can also help you make some extra money by selling the extra items.
There are quite a few different sea creatures available to players. However, catching these sea animals can be difficult. They show up during different times of the day and in different months, and they can be tough to catch. Luckily, we put together a list of all the sea creatures you may find.
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Sea creatures galore
There are a variety of sea creatures and, much like thebugsandfish, the sea creatures will rotate per month. This will give you an ample amount of time to try to catch those fast-moving bubbles in the sea. It also gives you more opportunities to find scallops. You can trade one scallop per day with Pascal, the adorable otter who will trade you one scallop for one mermaid DIY. Occasionally, he’ll give you elusive pearls as well, which can help you build the mermaid DIYs.
Unlike the fish and insects, there is no NPC that will pay double for your sea catches. Unfortunately, as of right now, you’re only able to sell these sea creatures to Nook’s Cranny — there isn’t a higher price for the creatures. However, because Animal Crossing is constantly updating and changing, this may change. Someday, we may get an NPC that is willing to pay as much for sea creatures as CJ does for fish or Flick does for bugs.
Before going swimming, you’ll need to purchase a wetsuit. You can find a striped suit of varying colors in Nook’s Cranny. Additionally, the Nook Stop also will give you the option to purchase an exclusive diving suit using Nook Miles Tickets. It does not matter which version of the suit you buy, but one is required in order to dive.
It’s also worth noting that you don’t have to jump into the ocean from the rocks along the beach. Players can also dive into the ocean from the pier or simply walk in from the beach. Although it seems pointless to mention, it’s worth knowing that you can enter the water from virtually anywhere on your island.
Here are the sea creatures that you can find.
Northern hemisphere
Before the end of August, be sure to catch the vampire squid and sea pineapple, as these creatures will disappear at the end of the month. However, the newest addition to the ocean this month, the flatworm, will be sure to give you a run for your money!
Southern hemisphere
Unfortunately, the Southern hemisphere doesn’t see any new sea creatures arrive this month. But before the end of the month, be sure to catch the Venus’ flower basket, sweet shrimp, and sea pig. After the end of August, these little critters will be gone.
