This guide includes all you need to know about the Maricopia Reef (Day) in New Pokemon Snap, including a list and walkthrough for all requests, all Pokemon in each research level, and a 100% map overview. The Maricopia Reef is the second zone within Maricopa, and it’s a coral reef echoing with pleasant sounds of the water rushing and Pokemon singing. The coral reef is home to many ocean-dwelling Pokemon, which you’ll find all over the area.
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New Pokemon Snap Maricopia Reef (Day)
How to Unlock and Access Maricopia Reef (Day)
To unlock Maricopia Reef (Day) area, you’ll need to complete Blushing Beach (Day) and achieve Research Level 2 in that area. Afterward, the Maricopia Reef area will unlock, with the first area being (Day).
- Research Level 2: 35,000
- Research Level 3: 45,000
- Max Research Level: 60,000
Maricopia Reef (Day) Map
Maricopia Reef (Day) Pokemon List
Research Level 1
 Corsola |  Finneon |  Machamp |  Magikarp |
 Matine |  Mareanie |  Pelipper |  Sharpedo |
 Wailord |  Wingull |
Research Level 2
Corsola | Finneon | Machamp | Magikarp |
Matine | Mareanie | Pelipper |  Pyukumuku |
 Squirtle | Sharpedo | Wailord | Wingull |
Research Level 3
Corsola | Finneon | Machamp | Magikarp |
Matine | Mareanie | Pelipper | Pyukumuku |
Squirtle | Sharpedo | Wailord | Wingull |
 Lapras |
Maricopia Reef (Day) LenTalk Requests
There are 5 LenTalk Requests in Maricopia Reef (Day):
- A Bite for the Bully of the Sea
- Adorable Water Spray
- Bobbing for Fluffruit
- If You’re Happy and You Know It
- Returning to the Sea
A Bite for the Bully of the Sea
To complete A Bite for the Bully of the Sea, toss a Fluffruit close enough for the Sharpedo near the beginning of the level to eat. The Sharpedo will get a swimming head start and fly out of the water while taking a bite of the apple. Snap a picture of the Sharpedo in mid-air as it flies out of the water.
- Research Level: 3
- Pokemon: Sherpedo
- Photo Rating: 3 Star
- Reward: Professor Mirror’s Gloves Profile Icon
- Guide: A Bite for the Bully of the Sea Video Walkthrough
Adorable Water Spray
To complete Adorable Water Spray, you’ll simply need to hit the Wailmer with an Illumina Orb that pops out after the Machamp and Sharpedo swimming race.
- Research Level: 3
- Pokemon: Wailmer
- Photo Rating: 4 Star
- Reward: None
- Guide: Adorable Water Spray Video Walkthrough
Bobbing for Fluffruit
To complete Bobbing for Fluffruit, you’ll have to be on Research Level 1, and toss a Fluffruit at eye level near a Pelipper. The key is that it sees the apple, and then it will bob into the water for it. Take a picture of the Pelipper bobbing for the Fluffruit.
- Research Level: 1
- Pokemon: Pelipper
- Photo Rating: 4 Star
- Reward: None
- Guide: Bobbing for Fluffruit Video Walkthrough
If You’re Happy and You Know It
To complete If You’re Happy and You Know It, get to the part with the Wailords and throw an Illumina Orb at the Wailord on the right. As soon as it opens its mouth, toss a Fluffruit in and it will do a spin. Take a photo of Wailord spinning in the water.
- Research Level: 2
- Pokemon: Wailord
- Photo Rating: 4 Star
- Reward: None
- Guide: If You’re Happy and You Know It Video Walkthrough
Returning to the Sea
To complete Returning to the Sea, go to the end of the level where you’ll find some Pelipper’s with Pyukumuku in their mouths. Throw a Fluffruit at the Pelipper to make it spit out the Pyukumuku, and take a picture of the Pyukumuku flying back into the sea.
- Research Level: 3
- Pokemon: Pyukumuku
- Photo Rating: 4 Star
- Reward: None
- Guide: Returning to the Sea Video Walkthrough
