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KELP CRAB VIDEO DURING TIDE POOL HIKE
Poking around in tide pools has turned out to be one of my favorite activities here in LA. At the risk of sounding a little like Forrest Gump, I will say that on these little adventures you never know what you’re going to get. This was especially true in Point Dume as well.
Hiking at low tide really is your best bet to possibly seeing sea creatures and other ocean monsters. On this day, the pools looked rather empty, well…at least at first. Here is the real key to spotting star fish and other animals: look under things. We actually spotted this crab hiding under a rock, and I would have totally missed this guy if I hadn’t of looked. I am by no means suggesting you pick up things (including rocks). This is an absolute no-no for the animals that thrive in these ecosystems. BE VERY CAREFUL when you go tide-pooling. Watch where you step and be very gentle. These animals are sensitive!
If you find yourself at a tide pool and nothing seems to be crawling, oozing, or sliding around, check for tracks in the sand. A lot of animals leave tracks behind that will guide you to where they might be hiding out, in which case the said animal might give you an amazing picture or video once you’ve located him.
All in all, have fun will ya! This is Los Angeles isn’t it?
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Great post. Lots of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!