Let's explore the Intertidal Zone

Join us on a adventure where the land meets the sea

Step onto your beach's intertidal zone and you'll encounter a captivating sight-rockpools, a unique meeting point of the sea and the land. This meeting, a direct result of the moon's and the sun's gravitational pull on the sea, is a constant source of transformation. With each tide, a natural rhythm dictated by these celestial bodies, the intertidal zone takes on a new form, shaping its unique characteristics. 

The intertidal zone, a dynamic meeting point of land and sea, is a living testament to the resilience of life. The animals and plants in this zone, constantly adapting to being completely submerged in seawater and exposed to sunlight and air during different times of the day, inspire us with their ability to thrive in such challenging conditions.

Higher Zone

The higher intertidal zone is only flooded during high tides and out of the seawater for long periods. Plants and animals are used to living above the water's surface often.

Middle Zone

The middle intertidal zone is generally submerged by seawater, except during low tide. This zone is abundant in plants and animals as it is not exposed to the drying conditions of sunlight and air for too long.

Lower Zone

The lower intertidal zone is exposed only for a short period of time at low tide. Life here is adapted to conditions underwater.