Tide pooling

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Context: Tide pooling at Visakhapatnam uncovers a world of strange, colorful creatures.

What is tide pooling?

Tide pooling is an outdoor activity which involves visiting the rocky intertidal zone along a coastline during low tide.
At this time, the tide pools are exposed, enabling people to observe the previously hidden habitat.
Tide pools typically have mounds of slippery seaweed and rough critters like barnacles, snail and mussel shells.

Why are tide pools important?

Tide pools provide food and shelter to a number of fish and invertebrate species.