![]() ![]() By leaving these areas cleaner than they were when you arrived, you can positively impact the health of our ocean, coasts, and National Marine Sanctuary System.Ĭlimate change poses a significant threat to tide pools and the animals inhabiting them. Tidepooling also presents opportunities to clean up beaches and intertidal zones! Bring a bag along to collect trash while exploring tide pools. Doing so is illegal in many areas for the protection of these creatures and their ecosystems. It’s important not to take any tide pool-dwelling animals home with you. Many animals living in tide pools prefer to spend time hiding under rocks, so feel free to pick up stones and search underneath them – just be sure to put them back where you found them, as various animals and plants rely on these rocks for protection. Step carefully and try to find footholds on bare rocks to avoid slipping on algae and seaweed. Remember, these pools are found on rocky beaches, so wear supportive shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. Low tide presents the best opportunity to explore tide pools. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, and other sanctuaries around the country have great tidepooling opportunities – plan a visit and see how many species you can find while exploring these incredible ecosystems! ![]() Tidepooling is an exciting and educational activity and a great way to spend time while visiting the National Marine Sanctuary System. Photo credit: Adam BausĮxploring tide pools, or “tidepooling,” is a great way to experience the vibrant array of marine life that inhabits these areas. An underwater view of an anemone in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. ![]()
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