In the Tide Pool
On some ocean beaches, huge showcases of sea life appear regularly. The ocean pulls back at low tide, leaving behind an open beach. Water is caught in the rocks. This creates small pools of water called tide pools. A tide pool never dries up. It also is protected from the wide-open ocean. This makes it a perfect home for many animals, including fish, shellfish, and crabs.
The animals in tide pools have special ways of staying in place when the ocean covers up their pool. One kind of snail glues itself to the rocks to stay put. Animals also have tricks to stay wet when the tide is out. Some shellfish seal their shells shut with water inside. Hermit crabs bury themselves under the sand when the water is gone so they do not
On some ocean beaches, huge showcases of sea life appear regularly. The ocean pulls back at low tide, leaving behind an open beach. Water is caught in the rocks. This creates small pools of water called tide pools. A tide pool never dries up. It also is protected from the wide-open ocean. This makes it a perfect home for many animals, including fish, shellfish, and crabs.
The animals in tide pools have special ways of staying in place when the ocean covers up their pool. One kind of snail glues itself to the rocks to stay put. Animals also have tricks to stay wet when the tide is out. Some shellfish seal their shells shut with water inside. Hermit crabs bury themselves under the sand when the water is gone so they do not