tidal pool

American  

noun

1. a pool of water remaining on a reef, shore platform, or beach after the tide has receded.

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tidal pool Scientific  

1. A pool of water remaining after a tide has retreated. The physical conditions of the tidal pool can change significantly throughout the day as the temperature of its water fluctuates with solar heating and its salinity increases with evaporation. As a result, tidal pools are harsh environments for the organisms that inhabit them.

2. Also called tide pool

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Example Sentences

A black sponge that encrusts tidal pool rocks in southern Japan, Halichondria okadai, produced a drug, now marketed as Halaven, to treat late-stage breast cancer.

From Scientific American • Aug. 27, 2022

The memorial garden and tidal pool, at the same time, insure that it’s recognized as hallowed ground, a place for contemplation.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2018

Muizenberg, just beyond Danger Beach, is where everyone learns to surf, but Dalebrook is the tidal pool and beach locals keep to themselves.

From The Guardian • Nov. 23, 2016

There, we took advantage of the sun, joining residents and other visitors, some seeking shade under the umbrellas beside the swimming pool or soaking in the shallow natural tidal pool waters.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2015

With a sneeze of surprise, Fred scuttled away—from rock to rock, tidal pool to sea—until the beach was covered by spiny iguanas munching free seaweed.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr