coastal zoogeography

Coastal zoogeography studies how animal populations and communities are distributed along coastlines and why they vary in different areas. It considers factors like water temperature, salinity, habitat types (such as rocky shores or sandy beaches), and ocean currents, which influence where species can thrive. These conditions create unique environments that support specific groups of animals, such as barnacles, crabs, or seabirds. Understanding these patterns helps explain the diversity and adaptation of species in coastal regions, and how they respond to environmental changes, guiding conservation and management efforts.