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Welcome to IGN's ACNH Sea Creatures guide, which features a complete list of all 40 Sea Creatures that are available to find and collect throughout the game, along with their locations, the time frames in which you're most likely to find them, their sell price, and the seasons in which they appear.
This page is interactive -- you can check off each sea creature you catch in the chart below and we'll save your progress!
Looking for something specific? Click the links below to learn more about Sea Creatures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
- Diving Guide
- Pascal Guide
Sea Creatures, as the name suggests, are critters you can find at the bottom of the ocean by diving. They have their own Critterpedia page, despite most of them being fish.
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Once the Museum is open on your island, you will also have the ability to donate your catches. While you won't receive any rewards for donating them, your Museum will begin to look pretty neat once it begins to fill up with new finds.
If collecting isn't your thing and you're after some extra cash, sea creatures can be sold for Bells. While some critters will be worth more than others, players can use these Bells to purchase furniture and other useful items such as tools.
To catch sea creatures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you'll need to buy a Wet Suit. You can pick one up from Nook's Cranny for 3,000 Bells or you can order one through the Nook Shopping app.
Once you have the Wet Suit, equip it and dive into the water by pressing "A" near the ocean. You can even jump off the rocks, or less exciting, calmly wade into the sea from the beach.
While swimming, you'll eventually come across bubbles. Swim over the bubbles and press "Y" to dive down and you'll come back up with a sea creature.
If the shadow starts moving away, you can keep swimming underwater by tapping "A" and catch the elusive creature by pressing "A" once you're over the shadow.
Sea Creatures Available By Month
The types of sea creatures that you can catch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons will largely depend on the particular month, season, and time of day that you are currently experiencing in game. For this reason, we have broken down all of the sea creatures that you can find during each month. Simply click on the links below to learn more!
Note that you can hit the check marks below to save your progress in catching 'em all on your phone browser!
January | February | March | April | May | June |
July | August | September | October | November | December |
Every Sea Creature in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Looking to catch a specific sea creature? We have you covered in our complete critter list below that details everything from their locations, active times, price, and the season / months in which they will appear.
Seaweed
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
600 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December | |
Southern Hemisphere: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Sea Grapes
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: June, July, August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, December |
Sea Cucumber
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October |
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Sea Pig
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 | MediumShadow | Sea (Diving) | 4PM - 9AM | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August |
Sea Star
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Sea Urchin
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1700 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, November, December |
Slate Pencil Urchin
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, November, December |
Sea Anemone
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Moon Jellyfish
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: July, August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March |
Sea Slug
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Pearl Oyster
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2800 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
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Mussel
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, May, June, December |
Oyster
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, September, October, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August |
Scallop
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Whelk
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Turban Shell
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, September, October, November |
Abalone
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December |
Gigas Giant Clam
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | Huge Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, November, December |
Chambered Nautilus
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, September, October, November |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
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Octopus
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Umbrella Octopus
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November |
Vampire Squid
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10000 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: May June July August |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, November, December |
Firefly Squid
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 | Tiny Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 9 PM - 4 AM | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, November, December |
Gazami Crab
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2200 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: June, July, August, September, October, November |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, May, December |
Dungeoness Crab
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, May, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
Snow Crab
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October |
Red King Crab
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September |
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Acorn Barnacle
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Tiny Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Spider Crab
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12000 | Huge Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: March, April |
Southern Hemisphere: September, October |
Tiger Prawn
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: June, July, August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, December |
Sweet Shrimp
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, September, October, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August |
Mantis Shrimp
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Spiny Lobster
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 9 PM - 4 AM | Northern Hemisphere: October, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: April, May, June |
Lobster
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All day | Northern Hemisphere: January, April, May, June, December |
Southern Hemisphere: June, July, October, November, December |
Giant Isopod
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12000 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 9 AM - 4PM and 9 PM - 4 AM | Northern Hemisphere: July, August, September, October |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April |
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Horseshoe Crab
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 9 PM - 4 AM | Northern Hemisphere: July, August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March |
Sea Pineapple
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Southern Hemisphere: Year-round |
Spotted Garden Eel
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 AM - 9 PM | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July August, September, October |
Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December |
Flatworm
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | Tiny Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: February, March |
Venus' Flower Basket
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, October, November, December |
Southern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August |
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