Sea Forager: Tide & Fishing

When the real tide goes out, tidal flats and rocky shores appear. Grab your lantern and look for clams, crabs and octopus, dive between the reef rocks, or cast a line.

■ A sea that follows real tides
Low and high tide follow real tide data. Spring tides open wide flats, and you need to get back before the water returns. Weather, moon and season change the sea.

■ Five ways to forage
• Tidal foraging — dig, grab and flip rocks on flats and shores
• Free diving — hold your breath and search reef cracks for urchins, abalone and sea cucumbers
• Spearfishing — hunt fish schools in New Zealand kelp forests
• Fishing — float, surf, lure and jig fishing from breakwaters, rocks and boats
• Traps — set them, then come back hours later to haul them in

■ Nine places in three countries
Korea's west coast flats, Taean, Tongyeong, Jeju and the east coast; Chiba and Kanagawa in Japan; and Northland, New Zealand. Each place has its own creatures. Collect all 81 species in your field guide.

■ Responsible foraging
Closed seasons, size limits and village fishery rules are part of the game. Release the small ones and earn the village's trust.

■ Your own aquarium
Bring your catch home alive and grow from a small tank to a large aquarium. Decorate with sand, rocks and lights, welcome visitors and collect their fees, and share a photo of your tank.

■ Seaside villages
Sell at the market, upgrade your gear, cook at the restaurant, and take your boat out on night voyages. Daily gifts and village requests are waiting every day.

Tides and rules in the game are game settings. Before going to a real shore, always check official tide tables and local guidance.