Shallows

Bone Islands
Islands made of the bones of Gulper Whales. After years, multiple skeletons and corpses have bonded together enough to create a few larger islands, known as bone islands. The rotting flesh has created new life in the form of unique yet horrifying flowers and flora. Ribs have turned into snow-white trees, and holes in the bone have turned to caves. Dimorphs are common to see, as well as the larger Quetzalcoatluses. However, there is no fauna on these islands other than a few small bugs.

Coral Reef
Where the bone meets the water, there is usually about a good few meters of bone. In the cases of a lot of bone underwater (50+ meters), a coral reef will often spawn, caused by the rotting flesh of the whale. As aquatic life is attracted, it becomes what is known to most as a “coral reef.” However, this part of the shallows is not to be underestimated, as a large bounty of fish often means predators.

Leaf Bed
In the tropical, warmer side of the deep, giant tendril-like roots often snake down a few hundred meters. At the top, these form massive lilypads, seaweeds, or other plants. They are spiky and impenetrable from under, so best not be caught on Low oxygen underneath them. However, there is a unique selection of bugs and microscopic flora on the underside, which might be worth exploring. These are also known as mating spots, where male Dimorphs will often go to court a female.