Intertidal Zone

Real World Example

Imagine trying to plan a picnic in a park where the available space constantly changes as people come and go. This situation is similar to the intertidal zone, where the shoreline expands and contracts with the ebb and flow of the tides. Just as you must adjust your picnic spot based on the number of park visitors, organisms in the intertidal zone must adapt to the changing conditions of exposure and submersion as the tide rises and falls, creating a dynamic environment much like the ever-changing space in a busy park.