Marine Protected Environments (MPAs)
Watch What is an MPA? https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/mpa.html Do we need MPAs? Why or why not?
Tidepool Virtual Trip
A virtual field trip to tidepools. https://www.nps.gov/cabr/learn/nature/a-virtual-visit-to-the-tidepools.htm
Tidepooling Adventure
Peek into tide pools brimming with life along Monterey’s beautiful coastline in this fun, pre-recorded session. Learn how mussels, anemones, sculpins and other animals survive in this extreme environment on the edge of the sea. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/stories/tidepooling-adventure
Tidepool Information
Looking for an exciting ocean adventure? Go no further than the sanctuary’s rocky shores and tide pools. During low tide, it’s a great place to discover sea life without getting wet! https://montereybay.noaa.gov/visitor/TidePool/
Tidepools Video
Tidepools are unique environments that are home to highly adapted plants and animals. Several amazing tidepools can be visited along the central coast of California and many are designated as marine protected areas.
Tide Pool Secrets by Narelle Oliver
At first glance, there’s nothing much to see . . . but tide pools are full of secrets. What creatures can be found nestling among the rocks and hiding in the seaweed? Dive into these mysterious seashore habitats and learn how to spot the creatures concealed within. With big, easy-to-lift flaps and a glossary of […]
At Home in the Tide Pool by Alexandrea Wright
At Home in the Tide Pool looks at the creatures and plants found in the mysterious and wonderful world of the tide pool. Children will be fascinated by the amazing creatures and the slippery seaweed. Did you know that crabs can re-grow missing limbs? Or that starfish eat by pushing their stomachs out of their […]
One Small Place by the Sea by Barbara Brehner
High tide rushes in to fill a sandy basin with water. At first glance, it may seem like an ordinary puddle. But look again. Do you spy the ochre sea star or the tentacles of the giant green anemones? Look even closer. Now can you see the hermit crabs and turban snails, the barnacles and […]