1. What is a Tidal Ecosystem?

A Tidal Ecosystem is an area between high tide and low tide. When the water is at low tide there are little ditches, in which tidal pools are located.

2. Why are they important?

Tidal pools are important because they are home to lots of organisims like plants and animals. They provide food, shelter and hiding holes.

3. Where can you find a tidal ecosystem?

The St Kilda Mangroves are a tidal ecosystem located in North Adelaide.

4. What kind of animals and plants that live in an ecosystem?

Crabs, barnacles, brittle stars, small fish, rays, mussels and sea snails. And that’s just some of them!!

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