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Tide pooling                                                          

29th January, 2022 Environment

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Context:  Tide pooling at Visakhapatnam uncovers a world of strange, colorful creatures.

 

What is tide pooling?

  • Tide pooling is an outdoor activity which involves visiting the rocky intertidal zone along a coastline during low tide.
  • At this time, the tide pools are exposed, enabling people to observe the previously hidden habitat.
  • Tide pools typically have mounds of slippery seaweed and rough critters like barnacles, snail and mussel shells.

 

Why are tide pools important?

  • Tide pools provide food and shelter to a number of fish and invertebrate species.

 

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/tidepooling-at-visakhapatnam-uncovers-a-strange-colourful-marine-world/article38340071.ece