Perhaps Patrick the starfish left behind the mundane in Bikini Bottom for more exciting life at the Rocky intertidal ecosystem of Vina Del Mar. On day 2 the Marine Biology crew and I spent the morning exploring and learning about all of the diverse organisms that thrive in this challenging environment. I'm not sure Patrick realizes what he has in store. In this marine zone, at the juncture of crashing ocean waves and rocky shorelines, a world of extremes await. Living' life on the edge is as extreme as it sounds; those that reside in this environment face difficult factors such as emersion-exposure to air, lack of living space, and intense waves that crash into the shoreline. Like these organisms, Patrick will have to learn to adapt to these challenges.
Lisa
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