What is a tidepool?What is a tidepool?

At a tidepool you would see…At a tidepool you would see…

The OceanThe Ocean

Sky/SunlightSky/Sunlight

At a tidepool you would see…At a tidepool you would see…

A Rocky ShorelineA Rocky Shoreline

Pools of WaterPools of Water

you might only see the rocks when the tide is out.you might only see the rocks when the tide is out.

But not always…But not always…

At a tidepool you would hear…At a tidepool you would hear…

Crashing waves and moving waterCrashing waves and moving water

At a tidepool you would discover…At a tidepool you would discover…

PlantsPlants Plants in the ocean are only found in three varieties, red, green and brown.Plants in the ocean are only found in three varieties, red, green and brown.

At a tidepool you would discover…At a tidepool you would discover…

AnimalsAnimalsMost animals living in the tidepool are invertebrates.Most animals living in the tidepool are invertebrates.

Now you’ve seen, heard and Now you’ve seen, heard and discovered some things that define a discovered some things that define a

tidepool…tidepool…

OceanOcean

Rocky ShoreRocky Shore

Pools of WaterPools of Water

Crashing Waves and TidesCrashing Waves and Tides

SunlightSunlight

Plants Plants

AnimalsAnimals

You can visit a tidepool at over 30 You can visit a tidepool at over 30 different different

California State ParksCalifornia State Parks

Which California State Park that has tidepools is closest to Which California State Park that has tidepools is closest to your school? your school? www.parks.ca.gov