Due to the large variance of conditions possible in this region, it is inhabited by resilient wildlife that can withstand these changes such as barnacles, marine snails, mussels and hermit crabs. Tides flow over the middle intertidal zone two times a day and this zone has a larger variety of wildlife. The low intertidal zone is submerged nearly all the time except during the lowest tides and life is more abundant here due to the protection that the water gives.
Due to the significant differences in conditions possible in this area, it is inhabited by hardy wildlife that can endure these fluctuations such as barnacles, marine snails, mussels and hermit crabs. Tides flow over the middle intertidal zone twice a day and this zone has a greater diversity of wildlife. The low intertidal zone is submerged almost constantly except during the lowest tides and life is more abundant here due to the shelter that the water provides.