Secrets of the Tide Pools

The High Intertidal Zone

            The High Intertidal Zone is a harsh environment for plants and animals to live in. It is exposed to rough waves during high tide and the hot sun during low tide.  Plants and animals that live here need to be able survive the rough waves and the long periods of time out of the water. Many have special features that help them survive such as shells.  They also need certain resources to live here like food and shelter.  The rocks in these tide pools make a good shelter.

 

Owl Limpet
Striped Shore Crab
Acorn Barnacle
Dogwinkle
Rockweed
Sea Algae

 

 

High Intertidal Zone

Middle Intertidal Zone

Low Intertidal Zone