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.
This region's unique conditions support resilient wildlife that can thrive in these changing environments, such as barnacles, marine snails, mussels, and hermit crabs. The middle intertidal zone experiences tidal flows twice a day, resulting in a greater diversity of life. In contrast, the low intertidal zone remains submerged for most of the time, except during the lowest tides, where life is more abundant due to the protection offered by the water.