Home to a variety of marine life, tide pools are pockets of seawater left on the coast when the tide recedes
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How do tide pools work?
Tide pools are formed when tides recede, seawater collects in rocky depressions
What animals are found in a tidepool?
Limpets, barnacles, clams, marine snails, crabs, shrimps, sea stars, sea urchins are some of the animals found in tide pools.
What fish are found in tidepools?
Small fish such as blennies, gobies, triplefins, juvenile fish are found in tidepools
About the Authors
Phalguni Ranjan
Drawing on her previous experience with outreach creatives, marine research, and communications to guide her, Phalguni uses words, art, and visuals to help people connect with wildlife and nature.
