Research levels
| Level | Unlocks | Research gate | Researched at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Thriving Requirement 1: at least 10 objects or plants with the Rocks tag; Dolphinfish Fact Sheet | ||
| Level 2 | Thriving Requirement 2: Deep Water Surface Area; Fertility Level 1 (+15% fertility) | ||
| Level 3 | Thriving Requirement 3: Food Grade 2; Release groups and release to the wild | ||
| Level 4 | Thriving Requirement 4: Coarse Sand terrain | ||
| Level 5 | Thriving Requirement 5: Global Pelagic Shoals Social Group; Fertility Level 2 (+30% fertility) |