Sat, May 2, 2015
Mussels and clams are a very common in tide pools. They are the primary food source for many animals in tide pools including sea stars and predatory snails. They can filter huge amounts of water and are great space competitors. Mussels and clams can also contain high concentrations of toxins that can be deadly to humans.
Mon, May 4, 2015
Sea Stars are very fascinating animals that are very strong, have thousands of tube feet and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They have all but disappeared from tide pools due to a mysterious disease. Several snails are common in tide pools if the visitor knows what to look for including the predatory snails like whelks.
Fri, May 8, 2015
Sea Anemones are captivating and fun to interact with. They range from small aggregating species that form huge colonies to the solitary larger species. They form complex relationships with algae and fish that benefit both groups of animals. They can even move around slowly to find a better place to live in needed.