Tag Archives: intertidal zone

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Amy Ruegg calls them her little friends and she goes to visit with them during low tide events. Along with those I shared yesterday, she found these beauties. First, here's a Six-rayed Star.

Next is the magnificent Giant Green Anemone.

And the less common beautiful Sunburst Anemone.

I've got several more to share, on another day! Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

There are still many power outages here on the coast, including Rick's and my place. Today was sunny and chilly. This afternoon dark clouds arrived, spilling a few sprinkles on me as I took an afternoon walk.

 

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We had a big minus tide last weekend. James Tervo and Janet Burch were out early to see the intertidal zone. Janet photographed this beautiful Ochre Star.

I learned from Bob Van Syoc that the white dots on the surface of the Star are part of its skeleton.

Janet took this photo showing a healthy intertidal zone. Look at all those Stars tucked in!

Thanks to Janet for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

Sunny and warm today!

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It looks the Sea Stars continue to recover from the wasting disease. CeCe Case photographed a group of Ochre Stars at low tide. As you can see, they come in a variety of colors!

They were formerly called Starfish, but they aren't fish. Hence the name change to Sea Stars. Ochre Stars normally have five arms, but I saw a recent photo of one with eight arms.

There are many incredible creatures living in the intertidal zone.

Thanks to CeCe for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

Cooler today, with a breeze off the ocean.

Spring doesn't know...