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About this guide: The entries in this guide were written by 6th grade students at Bret Harte Middle School, in Oakland, California. The teachers were Anthony Cody and Sarah Fairchild. The primary reference students used was the Guidebook to Pacific Intertidal Life, by Ron Russo and Pam Olhausen. The photographs were taken by Anthony Cody. All animals were found at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Half Moon Bay, California. Check here for tide information.
 Text Links  California Mussels
 Hermit Crab  Ochre Star
 Kelp Crab  Brown Turban Snail
 Mossy Chiton  Tidepool Sculpin
 Rock Prickleback  Purple Sea Urchin
 Bat Star  Giant Green Sea Anemone

 

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