Estuarine Coastal Intertidal (Tidal Zone)

Unique Identifier: 19

System	Estuarine
Subsystem	Estuarine Coastal
Tidal Zone	Estuarine Coastal Intertidal

Description

Definition

The substrate in this zone is regularly and periodically exposed and flooded by tides. This zone extends from MLLW to Mean Higher High Water (MHHW). The Coastal Intertidal is exposed regularly to the air by tidal action.