Minerals and ores
Sea Monkey Nest Resource Sweep
Sea Monkey nests offer a repeatable way to search for loose resources and technology scans while exploring kelp caves and…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Sea Monkey Nest Resource Sweep
Arctic Kelp Caves, Arctic Kelp Forest, and Lilypads Crevice.
Before you go
- Diving equipment suitable for the chosen biome and planned depth.
- A scanner for technology you have not yet scanned.
- Inventory space for loose resources.
Farming steps
- Choose one of the named nest areas that fits your current route and equipment.
- Enter the biome and look around the cave, forest, or crevice for Sea Monkey nests.
- Approach each nest and inspect it for loose resources or technology.
- Pick up resources that are useful for your current crafting plans.
- Scan any technology you have not already unlocked; scanning contributes to its blueprint progress.
- Check nearby nests as you continue through the area, keeping track of the route back to your vehicle or base.
- Store collected materials and use them for fabrication, or keep exploring if you still have safe inventory and oxygen capacity.
- Carry a scanner so a nest visit can advance a technology unlock as well as collect materials.
- Contents are variable; leave room to collect items, but do not plan a crafting trip around a guaranteed drop.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat the sweep whenever you pass through these biomes. Search available nests and collect what you find; the contents are not guaranteed to be the same on each visit.
Common mistakes
- Expecting a specific resource from every nest: collect what is present and use another established route for a required material.
- Skipping the scanner: scan unfamiliar technology at the nest before leaving the area.
- Pushing beyond your safe return range to check more nests: turn back when oxygen, vehicle access, or inventory space becomes a concern.
When to stop or switch
Finish the sweep when you have collected useful nest contents, scanned available technology, or reached your safe return limit; switch to a targeted material route if you still need a specific resource.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.