Biology & Lore

While Seashine is deeply inspired by real deep-sea marine biology, it is not a scientific simulation. The game weaves real oceanic wonders together with myth, original lore, and Polynesian linguistic roots.

Here you will find answers to common questions regarding real-world biology, creature designs, and how the game’s ecosystem bridges nature and fiction.

Shouldn’t the blobfish only look inflated after depressurization?

Yes. This is why the Momona is not a blobfish. Within the lore of the game, it is considered a cousin of the blobfish.

The original encyclopedia initially used common English names before shifting to a deeper lore inspired by Polynesian cultures and languages. Back then, the label “blobfish” was given to this creature. That was a design mistake that has since been corrected.

The upcoming update redesigns the Momona to give its round silhouette a more biologically plausible abyssal appearance.

The true blobfish is slated for a future update, pending the introduction of its native seafloor habitat.

Don’t jellyfish hatch from polyps rather than eggs?

Yes. In reality, jellyfish life cycles begin as polyps—they do not hatch directly from eggs like the playable creature in Seashine.

…But are you truly playing a jellyfish?

Why are the species names not translated?

All species in Seashine—whether real or fictional—are given lore-based names inspired by Polynesian languages, primarily constructed using Te Reo Tahiti or Te Reo Māori.

These names are proper nouns within the lore and are not meant to be translated. The revamped encyclopedia in the upcoming update will explain the meaning behind each name. While some language localizations will include phonetic transliterations within the descriptions, the primary name heading will always remain untranslated.