marine biology – Page 5 – theoutershores

Anthopleura elegantissima in a shallow, sand-filled pool.

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

A low tide seascape showing a sandy beach with a sprinkling of exposed rocks. Headland on the right, surf zone on the left. Moody sky.

Surfperches Share Sandy Shores May 7, 2014February 23, 2025

Red-eyed medusa, Polyorchis penicillatus March 30, 2014February 3, 2025

Field Guides

Field Guides March 14, 2014

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

Answering the Clam Challenge: Which Shells for Which Beaches? February 2, 2014September 4, 2023

Comparing King Tides January 18, 2014January 7, 2026

They Don’t Call ’em Surfperch for Nothing

They Don’t Call ’em Surfperch for Nothing January 11, 2014February 2, 2025

Favorite TOS Posts and Photos, 2013

Favorite TOS Posts and Photos, 2013 January 2, 2014October 10, 2025

Closeup of the eye of a walleye surfperch Hyperprosopon argenteum.

Below the Surface with the Walleye Surfperch December 10, 2013February 22, 2025