2. Water Column area between the sea floor to the water’s surface Oyster Reefs Communities of oysters that grow on top of each other. The result is an incredibly complex and durable structure Coral Reefs colonies of many small interconnected animals (corals). Although corals can live in cold, dark waters, Coral reefs are generally found in tropical climates Types of Habitats

3. Kelp (macroalgae) Plants that can grow in deep water habitat. Can grow VERY fast Rocky shores and bottoms Exposed rock shorelines create habitat and places for sessile organisms to attach Soft shores and bottoms Usually sandy bottoms where wave action or flow rate prevents plants and other organisms from growing Types of Habitats

4. Coastal Marshes Areas inundated by tides, characterized by grass and mud flats Mangroves Tropical plant that lives along the edge of estuaries. Their complex roots create awesome shoreline habitat Deepwater swamps and riverine forests Areas where water constantly submerges a forest floor. Types of Habitats

5. Low Tide

6. Medium Tide

7. High Tide

8. Very High Tide Tide