Tidepools

Tidepools form rocky seashores when the tide goes out twice a day and pools of water are left behind. In tidepools, a fascinating variety of life forms are able to survive the crashing waves, drying sun and wind, and changes in temperature and salt content typical of the southern California seashore. Some species can live on open rock surfaces of tidepools but others seek protection in crevices under rocks or in tidepools.

Tidepools

General rules for the tidepools

When visiting seashore tidepools, you should help preserve these tidepools for future generations. Many aquariums alert their visitors to how to help preserving tidepools and sea animals found in tidepools. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (San Pedro Aquarium) is no different. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (San Pedro Aquarium) has a tidepool which is the touch tank of the aquarium. When it comes to tidepools, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (San Pedro Aquarium) askes that visitors of tidepools do the followings:

1. if you touch the animals or plants in the tidepools be gentle
2. never move animals in the tidepools from one place to another. Living conditions can be very different even a few inches away.
3. walk carefully to avoid crushing small animals and plants.
4. always put the rocks back exactly as you fond them
5. do not collect anything from tidepools