DSC_4559 Exposed pools on sandy surf beach at low tide, East Coast of the North Island. Pakiri Beach
DSC_5990 Intertidal species are distributed in distinct bands or zones on vertical rock faces along the seashore, depending on their ability to cope with environmental conditions. When dominated by one or 2 species these zones appear as different bands of colour on the shore. Plicate barnacles (Epopella plicata) form a greyish white band from mid, to low tide on an exposed rocky headland. Below this band is a band of kelp and mussels extending down into the subtidal zone. Taiaroa Head, entrance to Otago Harbour *
DSC_3604 Plicate barnacles (Epopella plicata) form a wide band from mid, to low tide on an exposed rocky headland. Below this band is a band of kelp and mussels extending down into the subtidal zone. Long Beach *
