Life in the Intertidal Zone

Life in the Intertidal Zone
By Lisa Gardiner
University of Michigan

The intertidal zone is the area along a coastline that is underwater at high tide and above the water at low tide. Whether it's a rocky coast, a sandy beach, or a salt marsh, life in the intertidal zone needs to be able to survive extreme conditions - both above the water and below.

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