At last I textured this guy from the Underwater Contest. That's still a Blue Whale, now truly blue, without grey shader! Her majesty PBR in all her beauty. 
Original sculpt: https://sketchfab.com/models/1f4421bd151c49df87ff797c252c19d9

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/kRO2l

Blue Whale - Textured

This is a 3D model of a subadult Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi) that was modeled after a shark swimming underwater with the OceanX and Cape Eleuthera Institute team in January 2019.  Divers captured video of this shark swimming, and artist Robert Gutierrez used Blender and preexisting shark data to recreate this individual.  As this model was recreated from photos and other data, we make no claim that it perfectly reflects an actual shark, but we have strived to be as anatomically correct as possible.

Downloads are freely available for creative and non-profit use. To inquire about licensing, please visit **www.digitallife3d.org**.

Model 54A - Caribbean Reef Shark

Steampunk underwater explorer.

Renders [here](http://www.artstation.com/artwork/ezKPZ)

Steampunk underwater explorer

My second entry for the underwater sea creature challenge #3dsculptunderwater. (first one: https://skfb.ly/66M6o)

Octopus

After The God Particle...

Going on with some tests for the animation of an underwater scene, this time playing with particle system and forces in blender (with which I am not very familiar). 

The particle system I used to create this shoal of fish is set with a simple fish model (same as [Abstract aquarium](https://skfb.ly/6ypzL)) as render object. 

The fish particle system was set to a "**Boids**" physics, and tweaking parameters gave the unique fish a smooth movement. A **vortex force field** was then added to the scene to create the swirling motion on the particles. I also added a collision domain (as a cube) to make sure that no fish went outside of a specified volume, but it proved unnecessary...

I still have to figure out how to properly export keyframed animations to a fbx file, as the only file I managed to obtain was a 120MB one (for a < 100 tris fish model). A python script which has helped me is [here](https://blender.stackexchange.com/a/7142), but it does not pass the export phase very well...

The Fish Particle

pongeBob SquarePants is an American animated comedy television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. The series chronicles the adventures and endeavors of the title character and his aquatic friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom.

The SpongeBob Squarepants

Making progress on underwater scenes ( but still more to come :) ) !

[Original scan](https://skfb.ly/6suDz) from @ariosgeo, and inspiration from [Il Cristo degli Abissi](https://goo.gl/RU5PtJ), a submerged statue of Jesus in Italy.

**Modeling**:

* The scan was remeshed with [mmgs](http://mmgtools.org) from 500k verts to 7k, keeping the face and hands at a higher resolution.
* The ocean surface and ground were created with blender's ocean modifier.
* Light shafts are simply a randomized array of elongated planes.
* The fish is a lowpoly model ( a 30s model ).
* A particle system was created for fish instances, with force fields applied (boids physics, vortex, attraction force and collision on the statue)

**Texturing/lighting**:

* Mix of concrete and coral on the statue
* Sand on the ground
* Nothing on the sea surface
* Radial opacity for ground and surface
* Voronoi textures baked as emission on the statue and the ground, to simulate the light deformation through water
* Lots of color processing

Christ of the Abyss

The Bloop was an ultra-low-frequency, high amplitude underwater sound detected by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1997.

Bloop

#There was a starfish

Sometime, moving starfish. It taken near Sarcophyton in a shallow area. And here were many different kinds of animals within a few meters.

On 6/21/2021, I discovered this around a maximum depth of 4.9 meters to an average depth of 2.3 meters.

Found at the Dive Site “Makiminato”, Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan

From 325 images of 60MP. This was taken underwater.

## Processors

* CPU: Core i7 6700K
* 64GB of RAM
* GTX1080

## Equipments

* Camera: Sony α7R IV
* Lens: Sony SEL1635GM
* Underwater Housing: Sea&Sea MDXL-α7IV and Optical Dome Port II 230

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E45sJXsVUAIKVsG?format=jpg&name=medium)

Starfish & Sarcophyton - #AgisoftNatureChallenge

This model was made as part of this cinematic Rocket League film I made in Unreal Engine - https://youtu.be/jihYkbJQtH0

You can watch how I modelled this in this sped up video - https://youtu.be/-JWeiYH3Fi0

This is not accurate to the official model that's there in-game. You could probably extract it somehow from the game files should you be looking for a more accurate and high fidelity model.

About the textures and shaders:
Please note that this model was done for a lookdev in Unreal Engine. As a result of that, this model has reasonably good applications of material IDs to the individual meshes and faces, however it lacks proper naming conventions and it would be difficult for you to assign relevant textures.
You can refer the film through the aobve link to understand which texture is sitting on which mesh.

Project Page on this - https://www.behance.net/gallery/146875587/Breathing-Underwater-Rocket-League-Cinematic-UE5

My Portfolio - https://www.behance.net/virtualmakes

Champions Field - Rocket League Stadium

"A realistic 3D model of a great white shark, with lifelike textures. Perfect for underwater scenes." The original model  here: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/realistic-white-shark-f2dc1264b43446369fbcad58e58b30ed

Realistic Shark

# Some corals and aquatic animals
On 6/23/2021, These are the underwater creatures that live in the shallows, popular in Okinawa.

Found at a depth of about 3-4 meters at the Dive Site “Gorilla Chop”, Sakimotobu, Motobucho Kunigamigun, Okinawa, Japan

From 445 images of 60MP. This was taken underwater.

## Processors

* CPU: Core i7 6700K
* 64GB of RAM
* GTX1080

## Equipments

* Camera: Sony α7R IV
* Lens: Sony SEL1635GM
* Underwater Housing: Sea&Sea MDXL-α7IV and Optical Dome Port II 230

Underwater Terrain - #AgisoftNatureChallenge

Corals with a soft material made for an underwater game.
Modeled in Zbrush and Maya, Textured in Substance Painter.

Model is free to use but please credit on use.

Soft Coral Set

The common snapping turtle (*Chelydra serpentina*) is a large freshwater turtle of the family Chelydridae. Its natural range extends from southeastern Canada, southwest to the edge of the Rocky Mountains, as far east as Nova Scotia and Florida. This turtle species is noted for its combative disposition when out of the water with its powerful beak-like jaws, and highly mobile head and neck (hence the specific name *serpentina*, meaning "snake-like"). In water, they are likely to flee and hide themselves underwater in sediment.

Accession number: 79.92

Captured with Artec Spider 3D Scanner
https://www.artec3d.com/portable-3d-scanners/artec-spider-v2

Snapping Turtle

![](https://bit.ly/3rRsqxS)
![](https://bit.ly/3jjIUts)

In May 2012, five sections of the hull of an armed Elizabethan merchantman were moved to Stoney Cove Dive Centre, some 400 years after it sank in the Thames Estuary. The site consists of a section of bow and 15m of the port side, as well as an anchor.

The ship is now part of a unique underwater museum display where it also serves to train the next generation of nautical archaeologists. 

Originally discovered in 2003 by the Port of London Authority, excavation was undertaken by Wessex Archaeology. The hull remains and associated artefacts, including iron bars, lead and tin ingots, pottery and leather were recovered together with 4 guns, one bearing the insignia 'TG' and the moulded emblem of a grasshopper, the mark of Sir Thomas Gresham (1519 - 1579). He was a financier and adviser to Queen Elizabeth.

Twelve tree-ring samples from the hull suggest that the timbers were felled in England after 1574. 

Photos: Martin Davies

The Gresham Ship - Stoney Cove, Feb 2013

Trying to get the alpha working. Rocks from one of the packs I made. More information on my website: **https://conradjustin.com/models**

Underwater environment

Dive into the depths of the digital ocean with this captivating 3D model featuring an animated shark. Witness the grace and power of marine life as the shark glides through the virtual waters, its movements meticulously crafted to convey the essence of underwater majesty. Ideal for ocean enthusiasts, animators, or anyone seeking a glimpse into the mesmerizing world beneath the surface, this animated shark model brings the thrill of the sea to your digital space. Explore the fluidity of its motions, from the rhythmic tail sways to the piercing gaze, and let this dynamic model inspire awe and wonder in your virtual marine adventures or creative projects

Shark

For an underwater-themed low-poly model for school.
Texture and Normals made in Photoshop mainly from photos.

Jellyfish

Four rigged fish each with a swimming animation. If you would like to download the full underwater pack you can visit my my [itch page](https://rkuhl-models.itch.io/).

Fish

Bubblegum coarl, Paragorgia arborea, has a fluffy appearance when the feeding polyps are extended. Researchers form MBARI and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary traveled to Sur Ridge to study the corals and sponges that grow on this fascinating underwater mountain. Learn more about what they found in these magical coral gardens: http://ow.ly/psXA306epZ0

Deep-sea corals

This is a  low poly shark that appears in Nesquik's Augmented Reality experience. He's a hungry little creature who loves to swim with his friends. 

If you'd like to see the Nesquik Augmented Reality experience, please come visit my website and check it out!
http://kangwjoann.wixsite.com/portfolio/nesquikunderwater

-- Hehe just saw a weird thing on the tail, I'll be uploading a new one to fix it soon~

Shark for Nesquik's AR

Explore the underwater world with Mavka, the green-haired mermaid from Ukrainian folklore. Dressed in a beautiful vyshyvanka and a wreath, Mavka swims gracefully among water plants and air bubbles, in search of new discoveries in the bottom of her pond. This anime-stylized model captures the essence of Mavka's whimsical spirit.
This is my first attempt with hair cards , so please ignore wireframe:)
This model handpaint was heavily inspired by this artwork: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/28W9ng

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavka

Mavka: Ukrainian Mermaid

Tralalero Tralala – The Three-Legged Shark with a Taste for Fashion

Name: Tralalero Tralala

Species: Italian Shark-Human Hybrid (Selachimorpha sapiens elegantia)

Occupation: Fashion Icon, Underwater Sprinter, Occasional Troublemaker

Hometown: The azure depths off the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Known For: Sporting three legs adorned with blue Nike shoes, setting underwater fashion trends, and stirring up playful rivalries. 

Source: fandom.com

Tralalero Tralala - Animated

Hi! This is a Green Turtle for the 3D Sculpting Challenge: Underwater Creatures, on a last hours of challenge! It's turtle. so this is why it came so late. Did you get it? It's late, because turtles are slow and not puntual because of that. 
But enough with lazy puns - it's time to swim further - to the Glorious Future!

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