Tidepools and rocky shores are among the most physically stressful environments
on earth. When the tide is high, waves can sweep over plants and animals at
velocities as high as 60 miles per hour, while at low tide, the same organisms
dry up and bake in the sun. Yet despite this seeming inhospitality, tidepools
and rocky shores are exceptionally complex and biologically diverse. This
comprehensive encyclopedia is an authoritative, one-stop reference for everyone
interested in the biology and ecology of this fascinating and uniquely
accessible environment. Conveniently arranged alphabetically, nearly 200
wide-ranging entries written in clear language by scientists from around the
world provide a state-of-the-art picture of