How to Spot Shipwrecks, Ruins, and Temples from Above Water

In vanilla Minecraft, murky water makes it difficult to locate underwater structures without brewing Night Vision or Water Breathing potions. With the Clear Water Texture Pack active, the water surface becomes transparent like glass, allowing you to scout the ocean floor directly from a boat or the shoreline.

Scouting from the Surface

1. Craft a boat and head out into deep ocean or warm ocean biomes during the daytime, when sunlight illuminates the seabed.

2. Look directly through the surface of the water. Because the pack removes surface murkiness, you can see the terrain layout all the way to the bottom.

3. Watch for unnatural geometric shapes and contrasting blocks against the sand or gravel floor. Shipwrecks, ocean ruins, and ocean monuments (temples) stand out clearly from the surface.

4. If you find the water tint makes deep structures blend into the background, switch the subpack to the Clean and clear water setting for a colorless, glass-like view.

Observing Marine Life and Coral

Beyond structures, the transparent water makes it much easier to locate specific marine mobs and biomes without diving:

• Coral Reefs: Spot the vibrant colors of coral blocks from a distance to gather dyes or building materials.
• Mobs: Track fish, dolphins, and turtles from your boat, and easily spot Drowned or Guardians patrolling around ruins and temples before you jump in.