Aquatic Breathing

Abilities related to Alternate Breathing
Related Abilities	Aquatic Breathing - Hazardous Environment Breathing - Vacuum Breathing

Aquaman can breathe underwater indefinitely

Background

Aquatic Breathing is the ability to breathe underwater for an extended or indefinite period. This power can manifest in various ways, from natural biological adaptations to technological equipment or supernatural abilities. Unlike Self-Sustenance, users still require oxygen but can extract it directly from water.

Applications

• Allows the user to stay submerged without suffocating.
• Facilitates underwater exploration, survival, and combat without external breathing aids.
• Adapts the user's respiratory system to extract oxygen from water effectively.

Variations

Natural Aquatic Breathing

• Characters with this variation are biologically adapted to breathe underwater as part of their physiology. These users often belong to aquatic species or have undergone genetic modifications.
  • Examples: Starfy (The Legendary Starfy), Wollywog (Pikmin)

Equipment-Based Aquatic Breathing

• This variation allows users to breathe underwater with the aid of external devices, such as oxygen tanks, rebreathers, or advanced technology that enables oxygen extraction from water.
  • Examples: Samus Aran (Metroid), Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid)

Ability-Based Aquatic Breathing

• Users with this type rely on magical, psiconic, or other supernatural powers to enable underwater breathing. These powers may manifest as temporary spells, transformations, or innate abilities triggered by specific conditions.
  • Examples:

Hybrid Aquatic Breathing

• This form combines natural and external methods, such as individuals with partial aquatic physiology who use equipment or supernatural enhancements to extend their underwater capabilities.
  • Examples:

Users

• Starfy (The Legendary Starfy): Starfy naturally breathes underwater due to his aquatic physiology.
• Wollywog (Pikmin): Amphibious creatures capable of underwater breathing, thriving in aquatic environments.
• Samus Aran (Metroid): Uses advanced technological suits to breathe underwater when needed.

Possible Limitations

• Users with natural aquatic breathing may be restricted to specific water types, such as saltwater or freshwater.
• Equipment-based breathing relies on gear functionality and maintenance; failure can leave users vulnerable.
• Ability-based breathing may have time limits, require activation, or depend on environmental conditions.
• Some users may still be vulnerable to underwater hazards such as pressure, temperature, and predators.