Beachcombers delight: Seattle’s tide pools exposed

Seattle and the Puget Sound region will see some of the lowest tides of the year Wednesday and Thursday around 1pm, according to NOAA tide predictions.

Why it matters: The receding waters offer a unique opportunity for beachcombing and tide pooling, exposing marine life like sea stars, moon snails and anemones that are typically hidden under the surface.

State of play: The Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist program will be holding guided tours at Dash Point, Golden Gardens and Seahurst parks on Wednesday, and at Olympic Sculpture Park on Thursday…

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