{
  "biome_id": "rocky_shore",
  "display_name": "Rocky Shore",
  "description": "Rugged coastal areas with exposed bedrock, tidal pools and rich marine ecosystems",

  "classification": {
    "type": "special_climate_zone",
    "priority": 5,
    "token_requirements": {
      "rain_tokens": {"min": 120, "condition": "moderate_coastal_precipitation"},
      "coastal_proximity": {"max": 2, "condition": "immediate_ocean_access"},
      "rock_exposure": {"min": 1, "condition": "bedrock_substrate"}
    },
    "climate_conditions": {
      "intense_salt_spray": true,
      "tidal_variation_extreme": true,
      "wave_action_strong": true,
      "maritime_influence": true
    },
    "elevation_range": {
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 25,
      "typical_range": [0, 10],
      "formation_zone": "low_rocky_coastal_areas_with_tidal_exposure"
    },
    "generation_notes": {
      "formation_process": "Created by moderate rainfall with rocky coastal proximity",
      "geographic_distribution": "Rocky coastlines with exposed bedrock and tidal zones",
      "rarity": "Common - many temperate and cold coastlines",
      "minimum_area": 60,
      "typical_area_range": [120, 400]
    }
  },

  "vegetation": {
    "primary": "rock_crevice_specialists",
    "secondary": ["maritime_lichens", "salt_marsh_edges", "cliff_grasses", "seaweed_beds"],
    "characteristics": [
      "extreme_salt_tolerance",
      "tidal_submersion_resistance",
      "rock_crevice_growth",
      "wave_impact_tolerance",
      "minimal_soil_requirements"
    ],
    "forest_compatibility": false,
    "note": "Highly specialized flora adapted to harsh intertidal conditions"
  },

  "environmental_properties": {
    "salt_exposure": 3.0,
    "wave_impact": 2.8,
    "tidal_variation": 2.9,
    "rock_weathering": 2.2,
    "marine_productivity": 2.6,
    "biodiversity": 1.8
  },

  "resource_modifiers": {
    "marine_biology": 2.4,
    "shellfish_harvesting": 2.6,
    "seaweed_collection": 2.2,
    "tidal_energy": 2.0,
    "stone_quarrying": 1.8,
    "research_value": 2.2,
    "fishing": 2.0,
    "tourism": 1.6,
    "agriculture": 0.1,
    "forestry": 0.0,
    "industrial_suitability": 0.5
  },

  "industrial_considerations": {
    "construction_requirements": [
      "extreme_salt_corrosion_protection",
      "wave_impact_resistant_design",
      "tidal_flood_management",
      "rock_anchor_foundation_systems"
    ],
    "advantages": [
      "solid_bedrock_foundations",
      "natural_wave_barriers",
      "rich_marine_resource_access",
      "tidal_energy_potential"
    ],
    "challenges": [
      "extreme_corrosion_environment",
      "limited_flat_construction_space",
      "tidal_flooding_issues",
      "harsh_working_conditions"
    ]
  },

  "gameplay_effects": {
    "defensive_bonuses": {
      "natural_barriers": 2.4,
      "amphibious_defense": 2.6
    },
    "economic_factors": {
      "marine_harvesting_bonus": 2.4,
      "extreme_maintenance_costs": 2.8,
      "research_station_value": 2.2,
      "tidal_energy_income": 2.0
    },
    "strategic_value": {
      "marine_resource_control": 2.4,
      "coastal_observation": 2.0,
      "scientific_research": 2.2
    }
  }
}