The Tide Pools of Plaza del Mar

The pacific tides rise and fall with the precision of a swiss watch and in synch, like a texas two step, with the phases of the moon. With the high tide comes the glistening white foam of the crashing surf against the rocks of the most northerly part of the beach, and to some extend at the southern rocky jetty going towards the campground. At the north end as the surf creeps in you start to see a change on some of the rocks along the beach. The green slippery moss will become more prominent and contrast with the rising waters. As it gets rockier and the tide higher, pools start to form creating havens for all the seas critters. Small shallow pools form first and then larger more prominent areas start to stir with white water.

As you work your way into the more rocky areas and the tide continues to rise the vegetation on the rocks sprouts in varying colors between the jagged edges of the many rocks; creating a splendid garden of seaweed and other plant life. The eco systems wonder comes to life as the many crustations on the rocks start to appear, the mussels, crabs and the undisturbed sea urchants peeking through the cool waters of the late afternoon.

These are only but a few of many of the pacifics spendors that are brought to shore at Plaza del Mar. A small token from mother natures pallette, but a huge world for children of all ages to explore amongst the sandy beaches of Baja.