Peak Northwest

The joy of tide pooling on the Oregon coast

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Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of tide pooling.

Both primal and alien, tide pools are chock full of interesting life, from tiny shore crabs to giant green anemones. Exploring these intertidal areas is a cherished pastime on the Oregon coast, but what do you need to know to get started?

On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we talk to Jamie Kish, a marine biologist and tide pool ambassador based in Yachats, who not only offers some tide pooling tips, but dishes on her own love of these strange, beautiful ecosystems.

Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

  • Jamie’s journey from east coast kid to Oregon coast enthusiast.
  • What kind of creatures can you find in a tide pool?
  • Are Oregon’s tide pools endangered by climate change?
  • What’s the best way to get started going tide pooling?
  • Jamie’s not only a scientist, but a skilled tide pool photographer.


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