1. Waves – Wind blowing causes wave action and

the animals and plants that live on the shores

are accustomed to the constant pounding

2. Tides – When tide falls plants and

animals are exposed to air. When tide

rises, they are flooded.

Zonation

Rock Pools

Rocky shore dwellers (plants

and animals)

Survival Tricks

• Young Fish

• Chitons

• Periwinkles

• Limpets

• Barnacles

• Mussels

• Kelp

• Irish Moss

Avoid the sun to prevent drying out

Remain in cracks and burrows at low tide

Close their valves tightly (barnacles,

oysters etc.)

Camoflouge

Tough outer shell or flexible & flat.

Provide homes for many animals

Important nursery area for fish and

crustaceans

Algae covered areas provide shelter for

certain animals

Provides lots of food for fish

The algae provide food for rare and

important marine turtles

Provide food for wading birds at low tide

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