Coastal is a biome in Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania.
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 The coastal biome, also known as the intertidal zone, is the area where the ocean meets the shore. It is sometimes submerged under the water and sometimes exposed to open air. Animals and plants in this biome must be able to adapt to both the water and the open air. In the land areas where the highest tides reach, only a few algae and mollusk species exist. In these areas, though, there is a diverse array of these algae and small animals, such as herbivorous snails, crabs, sea stars, and tiny fishes. At the bottom of the coastal biome, which is only exposed during the lowest tides, there are many invertebrates, fishes, and seaweed. All of these species must adapt to the constant volatility of moving sands. In the rocky cliff areas along coasts, which also qualify as coastal biomes, there are fewer life forms to support, and those species have a more consistent habitat. |
Animals[]
| Animal | Status | Star Rating | Location | Pack |
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| Bottlenose Dolphin | Vulnerable | 3.5 | Global Warm Oceans | Marine Mania |
| California Sea Lion | Low Risk | 1.5 | East Pacific Coast | Marine Mania |
| False Killer Whale | Low Risk | 4 | Coasts Worldwide | Marine Mania |
| Green Sea Turtle | Endangered | 1 | Global Warm Oceans | Marine Mania |
| Rockhopper Penguin | Low Risk | 2 | Southern Ocean Islands | Marine Mania |
| Sea Otter | Endangered | 2.5 | North Pacific Coasts | Marine Mania |
| West Indian Manatee | Vulnerable | 1.5 | Atlantic Ocean | Marine Mania |