Intertidal Zone

Real World Example

Imagine trying to schedule your daily commute around unpredictable traffic that changes throughout the day. Just like traffic ebbs and flows, the intertidal zone is a dynamic environment that shifts between being submerged during high tide and exposed during low tide. In both scenarios, you must adapt to changing conditions—commuters adjust their routes and timing, while organisms in the intertidal zone have adapted to survive alternating periods of wet and dry conditions.