======Terrapin bay====== ===[body of water]=== \\ **Pronunciation**: (TARE-ah-pin)\\ **Galactic Region**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Perseus Arm]]\\ **Galactic Branch**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Sikhara Branch]]\\ **Galactic Sector**: [[galaxy:Sector N4|N4]]\\ **Star System**: [[Sol]]\\ **Planet**: [[Terra]]\\ **Related Seas**: [[cymyl|Cymyl Ocean]]\\ **Related Continents**: [[Craic]]\\ **Related Nations**: [[Naer]]\\ **Related Cities**: [[Guhai Tnua]]\\ **Surface Area**: 1,900 square miles\\ **Maximum Depth**: 89 feet\\ **Average Depth**: 52 feet\\ **Coordinates**: 55° N, 140° W\\ {{ :wiki:locator_color_-_terrapin_bay.png?nolink |A color map of Terrapin Bay}} \\ A paradise on [[Terra]], this bay and its accompanying city are abnormally warm for their latitude, which draws both the citizens of [[Naer]] and the world at large. The waters of [[Terrapin Bay]] hold a small coral reef consisting of a wide range of purples and blues. The city is also located near a small, natural hotspring The distance from [[Guhai Tnua]] ot the edge of the bay is 56 miles \\ ==== Flora and fauna ==== * [[fauna#Otter]] - Found throughout the bay, very friendly towards humanoids here * [[fauna#Sea Slug]] - Found along the floor of the bay in a wide array of vibrant colors * [[fauna#Sea Sponge]] - Found along the floor of the bay in a wide range of purples and some blues * [[fauna#Turtle]] - Found in large numbers in the bay and along the shores. Lay eggs very close to [[Guhai Tnua]] * [[flora#Manai Lily]] - Smaller pads found in the shallow waters of the bay, with dark green colored pads \\ {{ :wiki:locator_-_terrapin_bay.png?nolink |A paper map of Terrapin Bay}}