Temperate Shores

Twice daily the tides expose a vast intertidal wilderness. This rocky zone is rich in life and is home to a complex community. Bordering the land and the sea, intertidal life is key in near shore productivity. The ecosystem provides humans with a place to explore, and a rich array of shellfish. Shorelines are coming under increasing human pressure, and SEI has been a leader in monitoring human impacts and in finding ways to minimize effects and still allow for enjoyment. The groundbreaking research of SEI President Dr. Deborah Brosnan on trampling and intertidal marine parks, formed the backbone of the Oregon Territorial Sea Plan and her efforts and research have been incorporated into coastal plans on the west coast and internationally. Keith Bernhardt now takes up the torch, with an exciting and active volunteer-based intertidal monitoring program. Centered around Yaquina Head in Oregon, this program excells in combining sophisticated science and easy, direct monitoring.

Are you interested in joining the team?

The intertidal monitoring page is coming soon, and you will be able to keep up to date with the team' s activities.

SEI's Other Activities on the Coast:

The European Green Crab: A New Invader on the Oregon Coast
Quarry Cove: Biological Colonization in an Artificial and Wheel-Chair
  Accessible Cove (Report Summary)
Rocky Shores: Monitoring and Conservation (Report Summary)

Marine and Rocky Intertidal Links