Discover the vibrant world of cold water tide pools, from Long Island Sound up to Newfoundland! Our guide offers a fascinating look at the common plants, invertebrates, fish, and birds that thrive in these unique environments.

Explore the diverse habitats within tide pools, from the splash zone, where waves meet land, to the deeper subtidal zone. Each section reveals the intricate life forms adapted to these distinct areas.

Illustrated and crafted by Val Kells ©, a renowned Marine Science Illustrator and co-author/illustrator of “A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: from Maine to Texas” and “A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: from Alaska to California,” both published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Val, also an enthusiastic fisherman and naturalist, brings expert knowledge and a passion for marine life to every illustration.