Where to go tidepooling?

[johnnyblegs]

I’m planning on getting out for a beach walk to take advantage of the low-tide tomorrow, but I’m not sure of the best place to start. Any recommendations?

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[Bonnie]

Constellation Park. Not sure of the address, but it’s basically South Alki. South of the lighthouse. I’m not sure if the street is called Beach Drive still or Alki.

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[Gina]

Rocky beach tidepools:

There are three beaches that have good tide pools–Constellation Park, as Bonnie has noted. Across the street from the sewer plant.

The pilings under the condos that jut over the water often have interesting sealife on them.

The public beach across the street from Mee-Kwa-Mooks, Beach Drive near Jacobsen Road.

Lowman Beach, where 48th, Lincoln Park Way and Beach drive meet.

For sandy beach tide pools–start at the park with the anchor, on Harbor Ave, and walk towards Alki. The tidepools in that area have hermit crabs, and there is a mound near Alki covered with a variety of seaweeds.

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[inactive]

Hey all –

By any chance, does anyone know if there are official naturalists out on the beach tomorrow (Sunday)?

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[moxilot]

Sorry this is a day late.. but Sunday wasn’t an official Naturalist day (but I’m sure some of them were roaming about). May 29, 30, 31 marks the first true weekend of Beach Naturalist activity. You can find the participating beaches and dates here:

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCommunity/Document.Doc?id=1009

For those of you unfamiliar with the volunteer Beach Naturalist program, you can find us at Constellation Park (among others) at low tides this summer. We are happy to answer any questions you have about the intertidal sea-life, or can share any of the day’s cool finds with you. You can usually identify us by our tan vests or hats. Many of us are Westies. Come say hello!

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=267

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