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  1. Intertidal zone - Wikipedia

    The intertidal zone or foreshore is the area above water level at low tide and underwater at high tide; in other words, it is the part of the littoral zone within the tidal range.

  2. What is the intertidal zone? - NOAA's National Ocean Service

    Jun 16, 2024 · Intertidal zones exist anywhere the ocean meets the land, from steep, rocky ledges to long, sloping sandy beaches and mudflats that can extend for hundreds of meters.

  3. Intertidal Zone - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · The intertidal zone is an ecosystem found on marine shorelines, where a multitude of organisms living on the shore survive changes between high and low tides.

  4. Intertidal Zone Characteristics, Challenges, and Creatures

    May 11, 2025 · The intertidal zone is where land meets sea and is full of amazing living creatures. Organisms in the intertidal zone face challenges like changing moisture, strong waves, and …

  5. What is the Intertidal Zone? - American Oceans

    From rocky shores and sandy beaches to mudflats and cliff faces, the intertidal zone encompasses a wide array of habitats that teem with life and endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. The …

  6. Intertidal Zone - Definition, Temperature, Location, Animals and …

    Jun 5, 2017 · The intertidal zone or “littoral zone” is the term used to describe the seashore which is covered during high tide and exposed during low tide, revealing a unique biome which survives …

  7. Intertidal - Oceans, Coasts & Seashores (U.S. National Park Service)

    May 13, 2016 · The intertidal zone is underwater during high tide and exposed to air during low tide. The animals and plants that live in this zone must cope with being submerged in water and exposed to …

  8. Intertidal Zone: Facts, Habitat and Threats

    May 3, 2024 · What is an intertidal zone? An intertidal zone is a marine ecosystem that lies between the high tide and low tide line along the coast. Why are intertidal zones important? When the tide …

  9. What Is the Intertidal Zone & Why Does It Matter?

    Aug 19, 2025 · The intertidal zone is an ecologically significant area, serving multiple roles within marine and coastal ecosystems. It functions as a nursery ground for marine species, providing a sheltered, …

  10. Intertidal zone - Oceana Canada

    The intertidal zone is a marine ecosystem that exists in coastal regions between the highest high tide and the lowest low tide. In each tidal cycle, this region sees full water coverage at high tide and …