What is the issue: Rocky reefs that are exposed at low tide are great places to explore as there are many animals and several plants that can survive out of the water for some time. These rocky shore communities are quite variable across Victoria. Intertidal communities differ depending on the level of exposure to waves, the rock type and its weathering, the presence of rockpools, crevices, and boulders, and the presence or absence of predators.

How can you help: Rocky reefs that are exposed at low tide are great places to explore as there are many animals and several plants that can survive out of the water for some time. These rocky shore communities are quite variable across Victoria.

Learn more: The Barwon Heads Bluff revolves around a wild and beautiful marine environment featuring rocky reefs, crashing oceans and a wide open gateway to Bass Straight.

Image: Algae like Neptune’s Necklace (Hormosira banksii) can become damaged with trampling.

What is the issue: Rocky reefs that are exposed at low tide are great places to explore as there are many animals and several plants that can survive out of the water for some time. These rocky shore communities are quite variable across Victoria. Intertidal communities differ depending on the level of exposure to waves, the rock type and its weathering, the presence of rockpools, crevices, and boulders, and the presence or absence of predators.

How can you help: Rocky reefs that are exposed at low tide are great places to explore as there are many animals and several plants that can survive out of the water for some time. These rocky shore communities are quite variable across Victoria.

Learn more: The Barwon Heads Bluff revolves around a wild and beautiful marine environment featuring rocky reefs, crashing oceans and a wide open gateway to Bass Straight.

Image: Algae like Neptune’s Necklace (Hormosira banksii) can become damaged with trampling.

What is the issue: Rocky reefs that are exposed at low tide are great places to explore as there are many animals and several plants that can survive out of the water for some time. These rocky shore communities are quite variable across Victoria. Intertidal communities differ depending on the level of exposure to waves, the rock type and its weathering, the presence of rockpools, crevices, and boulders, and the presence or absence of predators.

How can you help: Rocky reefs that are exposed at low tide are great places to explore as there are many animals and several plants that can survive out of the water for some time. These rocky shore communities are quite variable across Victoria.

Learn more: The Barwon Heads Bluff revolves around a wild and beautiful marine environment featuring rocky reefs, crashing oceans and a wide open gateway to Bass Straight.

Image: Algae like Neptune’s Necklace (Hormosira banksii) can become damaged with trampling.