Intertidal Collection

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise with bivalve shell

European river otter (Lutra lutra) sleeping on rocky shore, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

Patterns in sand at low tide, Saunton Sands, Devon, UK

Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes Polymerus) amongst kelp, Nakwakto Rapids, Slingsby Channel, British Columbia, Canada. September

Seaweeds including Thongweed / Sea thong (Himanthalia elongata), Tangleweed kelp (Laminaria digitata), Toothed wrack (Fucus serratus) and Dulse (Palmaria palmata)

Rock pipit (Anthus petrosus) foraging for invertebrates among seaweed on the strand line as the tide rises at sunset, Cornwall, UK, September

RF - Hartland Quay, late evening light, Hartland, Devon, UK. July

Eggs of Common whelk (Buccinum undatum) on seaweed washed up on beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Pennants Topshell (Gibbula pennanti) and Purple Topshell (Gibbula umbilicalis) sea shells on beach, showing difference between species, sea shells on beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Eggs of Long-spined sea scorpion (Taurulus bubalis) on sea shore, possibly being predated by Painted Topshell, Guernsey, British Channel Islands

Blood star {Henricia sanguinolenta} with Barnacles in tide pool at low tide, Tongue Point, Washington, USA

Western sandpipers (Calidris mauri) roosting on barrier island tidal flats. Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA. October

Sea stack and Talisker Beach, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, September 2013

USA, Alaska. Sea stars on the beach at low tide

USA, Alaska. Orange mottled sea stars and green sea urchins on the beach at low tide

Tide going out, Peninsula Valdes, Unesco World Heritage Site, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina, August 2022

Usa, Alaska. Humpback whales jumping and breaching

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Sea shell, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Gull feeding on purple sea stars, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Western sandpiper, Calidris mauri, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea star, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Sun rising behind Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea stars, Pisaster ochraceus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, and Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Glaucous-winged gull, Larus glaucescens, eating purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Purple sea stars, Asterias ochracea, Long Beach, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Stellers Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out on rocky island; Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States of America

Rocky Acadian coast at sunset, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Rock pool in volcanic rock. Sea stacks and island in background. Mosteiros, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal. 2019

Coastal wetlands of RSPB Titchwell Nature Reserve, Norfolk, UK, March

Split level of Acorn barnacles (Balanus glandula) just below the surface, Seven Tree Island, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Split level shot of kelp and other seaweeds partly exposed at low tide, with coniferous forest in the background. Seen in this photograph are the following

Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) forest, Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

St Michael's Mount at sunrise with a rainbow over Penzance, viewed from Marazion, West Cornwall, UK. February 2019

Canada, British Columbia, Clayoquot Sound. Black bear foraging in intertidal zone

Canada, British Columbia. Black bear at edge of estuary

Canada, British Columbia. Black bear waiting for salmon

Canada, British Columbia, Tofino. Coastal wolf in the intertidal zone

Canada, British Columbia, Knight Inlet. Grizzly bear in the intertidal zone

Canada, British Columbia. Black bear with freshly caught Coho salmon

European river otter (Lutra lutra) grooming, Shetland, Scotland, UK, September

Colony of Common Mussels (Mytilus edulis) growing on striated rock formation exposed at low tide. Cornwall, England, UK. Highly commended in the Coast

Long clawed porcelain crab (Pisidia longicornis) on seashore, Sark, British Channel Islands

Post Horn Worms (Spirorbis) on seaweed, on beach, Derrible Bay, Sark, British Channel Islands

Broad-clawed Porcelain Crab (Porcellana platycheles) on sea shore, Sark, British Channel Islands

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"Exploring the Enchanting Intertidal: A Glimpse into Nature's Masterpieces" The intertidal zone, where land meets sea, is a realm of captivating wonders. As the tide ebbs and flows, it unveils an array of mesmerizing patterns etched in the sand by Mint-sauce worms. These intricate designs serve as nature's artwork, showcasing its creativity. Amidst the rocky shores of Shetland, Scotland, a European river otter finds solace in slumber. Its peaceful presence reminds us of the tranquility found within this dynamic ecosystem. In Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, we witness the majestic dance between land and sea as the tide retreats. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a breathtaking spectacle that leaves one in awe of nature's grandeur. Nakwakto Rapids becomes home to gooseneck barnacles nestled among kelp forests. Their delicate beauty adds a touch of elegance to this underwater world. Seaweeds like Thongweed and Tangleweed kelp sway gracefully beneath shimmering waves—an orchestra conducted by ocean currents. They provide shelter for countless marine creatures and contribute to our planet's ecological balance. A rock pipit scours through seaweed-covered strands with unwavering determination—a testament to adaptability and resourcefulness amidst changing tides. On Sark Island's beach lies a treasure trove washed ashore—eggs of Common whelk delicately resting on seaweed beds. Life begins anew as these tiny miracles await their journey into the vast ocean expanse. Pennants Topshell and Purple Topshell adorn rocky surfaces with their vibrant shells—a harmonious blend of colors against nature's rugged canvas. Hairy crabs find refuge on seaweed-laden shores—their intricate movements mirroring the ebb and flow that surrounds them. The British Channel Islands become their sanctuary amidst swirling tides.