Crab Cove Research Paper

Summer is the perfect time for a trip to the beach, and for nature lovers, there’s no better beach than Crab Cove. Located at the north end of Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda, the Crab Cove Marine Protected Area, is California’s first marine reserve on an estuary. Estuaries are defined as bodies of water usually found where rivers meet the sea. At Crab Cove, this provides a unique opportunity to view a wide variety of creatures and habitats. The best time to view this intertidal life is when the tide is two feet or lower. At that time, you’ll be able to see the mudflats and rocky shore, which are home to many animals, like sand crabs. To make sure you get this optimal viewing, consult a tide chart as tides change daily. All forms of collecting are prohibited in the Crab Cove Marine Protected Area. Further, while you’re invited to explore, you’re asked to do so carefully. If you move any small rocks, put them back in their original position as intertidal creatures are sensitive to the sun and wind. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. …show more content…
It’s of modest size but is jam packed with information and interactive activities about the San Francisco Bay’s history and habitats. It is also home to a 800-gallon aquarium, which lets you see all kinds of creatures up close. The staff is friendly and eager to answer any questions. The Visitor’s Center is wheelchair accessible and has a small gift shop. School groups often visit Crab Cove on field trips and naturalist-guided programs are available by advance reservation. On the weekends, drop-in interpretative programs are offered. You can also get a trail map at the Visitor’s