tidal pool
Americannoun
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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.
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Also called tide pool
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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
In 1961, Philip Helfrich, a professor at the University of Hawaii on Oahu, and a graduate student named John Shupe, persuaded fishermen to take them to the tidal pool in the legend.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2017
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
The Walpole Bay tidal pool in Margate was built in 1937, and its construction made it possible for large numbers of people to swim in seawater at all stages of the tide.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2015
Jay was in front, running up to the tidal pool, with Doc close behind holding a big jar close to his chest.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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