getijdegebieden

Getijdegebieden are coastal areas that are affected by the periodic rise and fall of the sea level due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. This phenomenon, known as the tides, results in a daily oscillation of the water level, which in turn affects the coastal landscape and ocean floor.

There are two main types of getijdegebieden: intergetijdse zone (intertidal zone) and bovenwater en onderwatergebieden (supralittoral and sublittoral zones). The intergetijdse zone is the area between the high and low tide marks, where the water level frequently changes due to the tides. This zone is characterized by a unique and dynamic ecosystem, with a wide variety of plants and animals that are adapted to the changing water levels.

The bovenwater en onderwatergebieden are the areas above and below the intergetijdse zone, respectively. The bovenwatergebied is the area that is exposed at low tide, and the onderwatergebied is the area that is submerged at high tide. These areas also have unique characteristics and ecosystems that are adapted to the tides.

Getijdegebieden play an important role in shaping the coastal landscape and providing habitats for a diverse range of plants and animals. The dynamic nature of these areas makes them important for scientific research and has applications in fields such as coastal engineering and marine conservation.