intertidal pools
[/ˌɪntərˈtaɪdəl puːlz/]
nounpl: intertidal pools
poças de maré
1. shallow pools of seawater left behind on rocky or sandy shores after the tide recedes, trapping marine organisms in isolated bodies of water
The children explored the intertidal pools at low tide, discovering starfish and sea anemones.
As crianças exploraram as poças de maré na maré baixa, descobrindo estrelas-do-mar e anêmonas.
2. ecological microhabitats that support diverse marine life between the high and low tide marks
Intertidal pools provide crucial habitat for small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
As poças de maré fornecem habitat crucial para peixes pequenos, crustáceos e moluscos.
Intertidal pools are popular educational destinations in both Brazil and the USA, particularly for marine biology studies and family beach outings. In coastal Brazilian communities, they are valued for both ecological research and recreational exploration. In the USA, tide pooling is a common recreational activity, especially in California and along the Atlantic coast.
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