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Crabs and Lobsters

Documentary

TV-G

25

Jan 11, 2015

There are several types of crabs that live in tide pools. They tend to live in very specific areas and can grow to impressive sizes. Crab and Lobster shells are commonly found on the beach. Are these dead animals or actually the discarded outer shells?

Season 1, 8 episodes

season 1 (8 episodes)

Sea Slugs and Nudibranchs,

Learn how Sea Slugs and Nudibranchs can survive, the amazing adaptations they have, and where to find them in tide pools

Mussels and Clams,

Mussels and clams are very common in tide pools. They are the primary food source for many animals in tide pools including sea stars and predatory snails.

Learn all about barnacles while exploring the tide pools at Crystal Cove State Park and visit the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to learn how they grow and care for barnacles.

Sea Stars and Snails,

Sea Stars are very fascinating animals that are very strong, have thousands of tube feet, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

There are two types of Sea Urchins commonly found in tide pools, the purple and the red sea urchin. They tend to stay in the same place and eat drift seaweed that passes by. Sea Urchins are big businesses and produce millions of dollars a year in sales.

Crabs and Lobsters,

There are several types of crabs that live in tide pools. They tend to live in very specific areas and can grow to impressive sizes. Crab and Lobster shells are commonly found on the beach. Are these dead animals or actually the discarded outer shells?

Limpets and Abalone,

Limpets are very common in almost all tide pools. They can sometimes "farm" certain areas of a rock and can prevent other animals from growing.

Sea Anemones are captivating and fun to interact with. They range from small aggregating species that form huge colonies to the solitary larger species.

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Life In A Tide Pool

Documentary

TV-G

1

25

The series Life in a Tide Pool explores the fascinating world of tide pools. Tide pools occur in rocky locations where the ocean meets the land.

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