Animal Crossing: New Horizons sea creatures guide: How, when and where to catch them

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons sea creatures are a new collectible for the game, and are all based in the depths of the ocean. These underwater dwellers are here to stay with the arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons swimming (opens in new tab), wetsuits and snorkels. 

In order to start collecting these new Animal Crossing: New Horizons sea creatures, you’ll need to learn how to swim in Animal Crossing: New Horizons first. But here’s a TL;DR version:

1. Grab a wetsuit from the Nook’s Cranny cabinet, Nook Shopping or Nook Miles Rewards
2. Put on your wetsuit
3. Go to the beach or rocks near the ocean
4. Press A to get in the sea
5. Press A to swim
6. Press Y to dive when near bubbles rising to the surface
7. Move over the shadow using A to swim
8. Once over the top, you’ll automatically dive down to grab your prize

So with that knowledge in hand, please find a work-in-progress guide to every Animal Crossing: New Horizons sea creature available in the game, broken down by hemisphere.

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Sea Creatures – N.Hemisphere

Animal Crossing: New Horizons sea creatures in the Northern Hemisphere

Drag and scroll to see the full table Name Season Time 1

SeaweedJan-Jul, Oct-DecAll hours

2

Sea GrapesJun-SeptAll hours

3

Sea CucumberJan-Apr, Nov-DecAll hours

4

Sea PigNov-Feb4PM-9AM

5

Sea StarAll year roundAll hours

6

Sea UrchinMay-SeptAll hours

7

Slate Pencil UrchiinMay-Sept4PM-9AM

8

Sea AnemoneAll year roundAll hours

9

Moon JellyfishJul-SeptAll hours

10

Sea SlugAll year roundAll hours

11

Pearl OysterAll year roundAll hours

12

MusselJun-DecAll hours

13

OysterJan-Feb, Sept-DecAll hours

14

ScallopAll year roundAll hours

15

WhelkAll year roundAll hours

16

Turban ShellMar-May, Sept-DecAll hours

17

AbaloneJun-Jan4PM-9AM

18

Gigas Giant ClamMay-SeptAll hours

19

Chambered NautilusMar-June, Sept-Nov4PM-9AM

20

OctopusAll year roundAll hours

21

Umbrella OctopusMar-May, Sept-NovAll hours

22

Vampire SquidMay-Aug4PM-9AM

23

Firefly SquidMar-Jun9PM-4AM

24

Gazami CrabJun-NovAll hours

25

Dungeness CrabNov-MayAll hours

26

Snow CrabNov-AprAll hours

27

Red King CrabNov-MarAll hours

28

Acorn BarnacleAll year roundAll hours

29

Spider CrabMar-AprAll hours

30

Tiger PrawnJun-Sept4PM-9AM

31

Sweet ShrimpJan-Feb, Sept-Dec4PM-9AM

32

Mantis ShrimpAll year round4PM-9AM

33

Spiny LobsterOct-Dec9PM-4AM

34

LobsterApr-Jun, Dec-JanAll hours

35

Giant IsopodJul-Oct9AM-4PM, 9PM-4AM

36

Horseshoe CrabJul-Sept4PM-9AM

37

Sea PineappleApr-AugAll hours

38

Spotted Garden EelMay-Oct4AM-9PM

39

FlatwormAug-Sept4AM-9PM

40

Venus’ Flower BasketOct-FebAll hours

Sea Creatures – S.Hemisphere

Animal Crossing: New Horizons sea creatures in the Southern Hemisphere

Drag and scroll to see the full table Name Season Time 1

SeaweedApr-JanAll hours

2

Sea GrapesJan-Mar, DecAll hours

3

Sea CucumberMay-OctAll hours

4

Sea PigTBC4PM-9AM

5

Sea StarAll year roundAll hours

6

Sea UrchinJan-Mar, Nov-DecAll hours

7

Slate Pencil UrchiinJan-Mar, Nov-Dec4PM-9AM

8

Sea AnemoneAll year roundAll hours

9

Moon JellyfishJan-MarAll hours

10

Sea SlugAll year roundAll hours

11

Pearl OysterAll year roundAll hours

12

MusselDec-JunAll hours

13

OysterMar-AugAll hours

14

ScallopAll year roundAll hours

15

WhelkAll year roundAll hours

16

Turban ShellTBCAll hours

17

AbaloneDec-Jul4PM-9AM

18

Gigas Giant ClamNov-MarAll hours

19

Chambered NautilusTBC4PM-9AM

20

OctopusAll year roundAll hours

21

Umbrella OctopusTBCAll hours

22

Vampire SquidNov-Feb4PM-9AM

23

Firefly SquidTBC9PM-4AM

24

Gazami CrabDec-MayAll hours

25

Dungeness CrabMay-NovAll hours

26

Snow CrabMay-OctAll hours

27

Red King CrabTBCAll hours

28

Acorn BarnacleAll year roundAll hours

29

Spider CrabTBCAll hours

30

Tiger PrawnDec-Mar4PM-9AM

31

Sweet ShrimpMar-Aug4PM-9AM

32

Mantis ShrimpAll year round4PM-9AM

33

Spiny LobsterTBC9PM-4AM

34

LobsterJun-Jul, Oct-DecAll hours

35

Giant IsopodJan-Apr9AM-4PM, 9PM-4AM

36

Horseshoe CrabJan-Mar4PM-9AM

37

Sea PineappleOct-FebAll hours

38

Spotted Garden EelNov-Apr4AM-9PM

39

FlatwormTBC4AM-9PM

40

Venus’ Flower BasketTBCAll hours

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