Low Tide – Page 2 – theoutershores

Drift Line Foam Could be Phytoplankton Remains May 28, 2015August 23, 2017

Anthopleura elegantissima in a shallow, sand-filled pool.

Aggregating Anemones Handle the Sand June 23, 2014August 30, 2025

Sampling Surfperch on the Incoming Tide February 25, 2014February 25, 2014

Black Leather Chiton, Katharina tunicata October 23, 2013September 27, 2022

California Beach Hopper, Megalorchestia californiana October 14, 2013November 4, 2023

Tracks, Trails and Shows October 2, 2013January 31, 2025

Seaweeds in the Sand September 16, 2013October 10, 2025

Flustrellidra corniculata, a Bryozoan September 7, 2013

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

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

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

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.