The Biology of Subnautica | Full Documentary

Introduction and the Safe Shallows00:00:02

The video introduces the diverse life of Subnautica and Below Zero, beginning in the Safe Shallows. It covers herbivores like Peepers, Garryfish, Bladderfish, and Boomerangs, as well as Giant Coral Tubes, Rabbit Rays, Crashfish, Shuttlebugs, and the large Gasopods.

The Kelp Forest and Grassy Plateau00:05:31

Exploring the low-light environment of the Kelp Forest, featuring Stalkers, Hoopfish, and Hoverfish. The journey continues to the Grassy Plateau, home to Sand Sharks, Spadefish, Floaters, Reginalds, and friendly Reefback leviathans.

The Dunes, Mushroom Forest, and Bulb Zone00:12:19

Venturing into the Dunes to encounter the aggressive Reaper Leviathan near hydrothermal vents. The video then moves to the Mushroom Forest with its Jellyrays, and the dangerous Bulb Zone featuring Ampeels, Bonesharks, Mesmers, and Jellyshroom Caves.

Islands, Grand Reef, and the Lost River00:19:18

A visit to dry land featuring Cave Crawlers and Skyrays, followed by the alien monolith. The tour continues to the Grand Reef with Sea Treader Leviathans and Crabsquids, and then descends into the Lost River where the narrator hatches a Cuddlefish egg.

The Lava Zone and the Sea Emperor00:27:53

Exploring the deepest environment of the original map, the Lava Zone. It features Crimson Rays, Lava Lizards, and the massive Sea Dragon Leviathan. After a submarine failure, the narrator discovers the Sea Emperor Leviathan and agrees to take its hatchlings to the surface.

Sector Zero Introduction and Pengwings00:32:34

Transitioning to the frozen region of Sector Zero. This segment covers Pengwings and Penglings on ice floats, Coral Bridges, Arctic Peepers, and the deployment of a Spy Pengling robot to observe the flock.

Lilypad Islands and Sparse Arctic00:41:40

Exploring the Lilypad Islands with Noot Fish, Brute Sharks, Lily Paddlers, and Glow Whales. The video then moves to the Sparse Arctic, showcasing Brinewings, Titan Holefish with their Symbiotes, and Spinner Fish.

Arctic Kelp Forest and Land Expeditions00:38:09

Covering the Arctic Kelp Forest and the introduction of Sea Monkeys. The narrator then travels over land using a Snowfox, encountering Snow Stalkers and their cubs, and the massive Ice Worm in the Arctic Spires.

West Arctic and Thermal Zone00:54:53

Exploring the West Arctic with Arctic Rays, Pinnacarids, and Eye Jellies. The journey continues into the Thermal Zone with Feather Fish, Cryptosuchuses, and Discus Fish, before encountering a Chelicerate leviathan.

Ventgarden, Void Chelicerates, and Frozen Leviathan01:01:52

Discovering the massive stationary Ventgarden leviathan and its internal ecosystem. The segment covers an encounter with Void Chelicerates, a return to base with the alien consciousness Alan, and the discovery of a Frozen Leviathan encased in ice.

Crystal Caves and Conclusion01:05:36

The final journey into the Crystal Caves to fabricate a body for Alan. Featuring Triops, Rock Punchers, and a dangerous encounter with a Shadow Leviathan. The video concludes with Alan receiving his new body and departing via Warp Gate.