Tide Pools

Tide pools are small, shallow bodies of seawater that form in rocky depressions along the shoreline during low tide. They act as mini ecosystems, hosting a diverse array of marine life such as sea anemones, starfish, crabs, mollusks, and algae. These pools provide a unique habitat where organisms adapt to changing conditions like fluctuating water levels, temperature, and salinity. Tide pools are important for marine biodiversity and serve as an accessible way to observe marine organisms in their natural environment. They highlight the dynamic interactions between land and sea in coastal ecosystems.