Marine biologists divide the intertidal region into three zones (low, middle, and high), based on the overall average exposure … See more

This subregion is mostly submerged – it is only exposed at the point of low tide and for a longer period of time during extremely low tides. This area is teeming with life; the most notable difference between this subregion … See more

The intertidal region is an important model system for the study of ecology, especially on wave-swept rocky shores. The region contains a high diversity of species, and the zonation created by the tides causes species ran… See more

As with the dry sand part of a beach, legal and political disputes can arise over the ownership and use of the foreshore. One recent example is the New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy. In legal discussions… See more

Intertidal zones are sensitive habitats with an abundance of marine species, that can experience ecological hazards associated with tourism and human-induced environmental impacts. A variety of other threats tha… See more

• Mussels in the intertidal zone in Cornwall, England
• Barnacles and limpets in the intertidal zone near Newquay, Cornwall, England.
• A tidal pool in the intertidal zone during low tide, Sunrise-on-Sea, South Africa … See more

• Ballantine Scale
• Ecological forecasting
• Littoral series
• NaGISA
• Shorezone… See more