rockpool
A rockpool is a small pool of seawater that forms among rocks or in hollows in the shore. These temporary habitats are found along coastlines, particularly in areas with rocky shores, and are exposed at low tide. Rockpools are dynamic environments, with their conditions changing significantly between high and low tides.
The composition of a rockpool's water is influenced by the surrounding sea, but it can also become
Common inhabitants include a variety of marine invertebrates such as small crabs, shrimp, sea anemones, starfish,
Rockpools are important ecosystems for biodiversity and serve as miniature laboratories for studying marine life. They