In the Zone
Zone on Rocky shore found above the high tide mark
What is spray/splash zone?
The chiton belong to this invertebrate phylum
What is a mollusk?
Scientific name of sand.
Calcium Carbonate
This edible mollusk camouflages on rocks!
What is a whelk?
During the daytime, this is the main threat for intertital animals?
What is temperature?
Sandy Shore zone where the first plants start to grow.
What is the pioneer zone?
I am a monocot that is found in abundance in the fixed dune zone of the Sandy Shore
What is sea oats?
This can result in sea level rising and loss of beach
What is Climate Change/Global Warming?
This process refers to the wearing away of the coastline
What is erosion/coastal erosion?
The Rocky Shore is found on this side of the island?
What is the windward side?
The area between the low tide mark and the high tide mark
What is the intertidal zone?
I am found in abundance in the spray zone and i am found and related to conch.
What is a periwinkle?
I reproduce quickly and out compete native vegetation
What is a Casuarina?
This is the country's Number #1 Industry in The Bahamas?
What is Tourism?
This refers to blending in with the environment?
What is camouflage?
An area on the rocky shore where aquatic animals are found when tide is low.
What is a tidepool?
I am a cnidarian that folds to conserve water
This chemical used for growth of plants is a source of water pollutant.
What is a fertilizer?
This is found on the beach and acts as a natural seawall?
What is a Beach Dune?
This slimy substance prevents desiccation.
What is mucus?
Phenomenon that occurs when water moves above the high tide mark and below the low tide mark.
What is a spring tide?
I belong to the plant kingdom but contain suction sups to keep me in place.
The process which refers to the accidental release of this chemical can kill wildlife ( esp. Birds)
What is an Oil Spill?
Name this popular beach found on Paradise Island
What is Cabbage Beach?
What is byssal threads?