Introduction
The marine intertidal zone is the area of shore between the extremes of high and low tides. It is also known as the foreshore and seashore, and is sometimes referred to as the littoral zone. This area encompasses many different types of habitats, including rocky and sandy shorelines, mudflats, salt marshes, tidepools and mangrove roots.
Introduction
Rocky habitats are surface areas dominated by exposed rock, such as mountain peaks, inland cliffs, buttes and rocky outcrops. In many cases, rocky areas consist of some of the least disturbed habitats on earth. The plant and animal communities they support are very diverse. In addition, many cliff areas provide recreational opportunities such as hiking, climbing, trail riding, mountain biking and camping.
Introduction
Wetlands are lands saturated with water permanently or seasonally. Wetlands are typically defined by three characteristics:
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