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Low tides provide us with the opportunity to see animals and creatures that are usually underwater and not visible to us humans. We’ll see spiny sea stars, 10 legged crabs, all sorts of clams (some may spurt water at us), barnacles of all sizes (so many small ones at this time of year, called “spat”), marine worms (some with tons of legs and others that live in tubes), and green, brown and red seaweeds that are so fun to touch. We will also learn about the ways these creatures have adapted and evolved to be able to survive both underwater and on land. For example, some attach themselves to rocks or burrow under the sand, others cluster together inside their tightly closed shells. What animals do you think might want to eat these marine invertebrates (animals without a backbone) during the low tide?
Our Nature Mentors will reveal the secrets of this special rocky shoreline where life abounds. We are pleased to welcome Sheila Byers, Reg. Biologist and author of The Rocky Shore at Stanley Park field guide, and Sharon Adelman, long-time Aquarium volunteer.