Oregon beaches are unique in the fact that they are free and accessible to the public (thank you, Governor Tom McCall). Leave No TraceĮach tide-pool adventurer (and beach-goer, for that matter) has an ethical responsibility. Image via / The Author / thePDXphotographer Tips for the Best Tide-Pooling on the Oregon Coast 1. A colorful Sea Anemone in the sands at Seal Rock, Oregon. One may be filled with beautiful waving anemones, while another will be home to tiny coastal crustaceans and fish.īefore you strap on your waterproof shoes and grab your Google marine life encyclopedia, check out these tide-pooling tips for safety and fun. Nothing ever stays completely the same in one, and none are absolutely alike.
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Tide pools are always full of unique surprises. This is when the small pools of seawater are exposed and accessible, enabling you to observe all the marine habitats previously hidden by the churning waves. Tide-pooling is an outdoor activity that involves heading out to explore these mini-ecosystems during low tide. Tide pools happen when the ocean tide retreats and leaves seawater trapped in indentations in the sand or rocks. Image via / The Author / thePDXphotographer So, what are tide pools anyway? Two sea stars huddle together at low tide. When observing these microcosms of marine life, certain rules must be exercised. However, beachcombing is a totally different beast from tide-pooling. I’m a huge collector (some may say “hoarder”) of small things beach agates, tiny shells, unique pieces of driftwood.
In fact, take me with you for a long walk on the beach and I’ll be doing less walking and more crouching as I search for all the hidden treasures that the seaside has to offer. Tide pools are one of my absolute favorite things about the Oregon Coast (right behind all the beachcombing). Above/Below a Tidepool at Cape Kiwanda - Anthopleura elegantissima and Anthopleura xanthogrammica Sea Anemones / Image via / Flickr / Thomas Shahan
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