Table Coral
Table Coral is a flat coral formation found in shallow biomes. As the primary source of Coral Samples, it is essential for early-game survival crafting, providing the materials needed for bleach, disinfected water, and other basic supplies that keep you alive in the first hours of play.
Quick Info
How to Get & Where to Find
Harvest Table Coral from coral formations in shallow biomes using a Survival Knife. Table Coral appears as flat, disc-shaped formations on the seafloor and reef structures. It is abundant in the Kelp Forest and safe shallows, making it one of the easiest resources to gather in the early game.
Kelp Forest
0–100m — abundant Table Coral on the seafloor between kelp stalks. Best early-game source.
Best yield — safe biomeShallow Waters
0–50m — Table Coral on reef structures near your lifepod spawn. Immediate access.
Starting area — no threatsGrassy Plateaus
50–100m — scattered Table Coral on the red plains. Supplemental source.
Alternative — sandsharksUses & Recipes
Table Coral is the gateway to sustainable hydration. Coral Samples are refined into Bleach, which in turn produces Disinfected Water — the most efficient early-game water source. This crafting chain is critical for surviving your first hours before you unlock more advanced food and water solutions.
Bleach
Refined from Coral Samples. Used to produce Disinfected Water for hydration.
Disinfected Water
Crafted from Bleach. The most efficient early-game water source for survival.
Coral Samples
Harvested directly from Table Coral. Base ingredient for Bleach and other recipes.
Crafting Calculator
Plan your Table Coral needs for bleach and water production chains.
Tips & Strategy
Craft a Knife First
The Survival Knife is the first tool you should craft. It harvests Table Coral in one hit and is also needed for other early-game tasks. Craft it from Silicone (Quartz) and Titanium (Limestone) at the Fabricator.
Stock Up on Bleach
Bleach is the most efficient early-game hydration source. One Bleach yields three Disinfected Water, so craft a batch of 5–6 Bleach from your first Kelp Forest Table Coral run to cover several hours of survival.
Farm Near the Lifepod
Table Coral is abundant in the shallow waters directly around your lifepod. You do not need to venture far or deep to gather it, making it the safest early-game resource to collect in bulk without oxygen or predator concerns.
Harvest in Bulk
Table Coral is light and stacks efficiently. A single Kelp Forest pass can yield 10–15 Coral Samples. Process them into Bleach immediately on return so your inventory is ready for the next resource run.
Map Locations
Table Coral clusters in the Kelp Forest and shallow waters near the starting area. Pin a coral harvesting loop on the interactive map to maintain a steady supply of Coral Samples for early-game bleach and water production.
View on Interactive Map →Related Resources
Related Guides
Early Game Survival Guide
How to manage water and food in your first hours using Table Coral and bleach.
Kelp Forest Exploration Guide
Safe routes through the Kelp Forest for Table Coral, Titanium, and Copper.
Crafting Calculator
Tally exact Coral Sample counts for bleach and water production chains.
Co-op Planner
Split early-game gathering tasks across players for faster Table Coral runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to find Table Coral?
Table Coral is found in the Kelp Forest and shallow waters between 0m and 100m. Look for flat, disc-shaped coral formations on the seafloor and reef structures. It is abundant near the lifepod spawn area, making it one of the easiest resources to gather at the start of the game.
What is Table Coral used for?
Table Coral is the primary source of Coral Samples, which are used to craft Bleach. Bleach is then refined into Disinfected Water, the most efficient early-game hydration source. This crafting chain is critical for surviving your first hours before you unlock advanced food and water solutions.
How to harvest Table Coral?
Harvest Table Coral by striking it with a Survival Knife. Each hit yields Coral Samples. You can also collect Table Coral directly by hand, but a knife is faster and more efficient. Craft the Survival Knife early from Silicone (Quartz) and Titanium (Limestone) at the Fabricator.
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