ecology – Page 4 – theoutershores

Sunflower star Pycnopodia helianthoides in a shallow sand filled pool. Rock and seaweeds behind.

Sunflower Star, Pycnopodia helianthoides August 17, 2013September 6, 2025

Finding Fish: Do Tides Matter? August 10, 2013August 10, 2013

Beach Trails August 1, 2013

Sea Stars and Sand Dollars July 20, 2013June 5, 2025

To Bite, or Not to Bite July 3, 2013July 5, 2013

Comb Jellies June 27, 2013September 20, 2022

Finding Yourself in the Infralittoral Fringe June 20, 2013June 6, 2018

Fins on Fire June 8, 2013June 9, 2013

Wrack line stretching off to the south is mostly winged ants, Headland and surf zone in the distance. Mostly clear sky.

Estimating Flying Ant Day May 12, 2013February 18, 2025

Shows April 30, 2013September 14, 2022

theoutershores

My thoughts and experiences on the exposed outer coast. Lots of photos and a few words about intertidal nature. I’m always thinking about sandy beach connections to its sister ecosystems, the rocky intertidal, estuaries, and coastal forests. You can see photos of things I’ve found washed ashore on my Wrack Line pages. If you are looking for new takes on common intertidal algae, plants, and animals, I’m always updating my Variety of Life pages. I love the full-page layout on all theoutershores’ pages.