Float in with the wrack
Let's look at a few examples of the wide variety in wrack zones on real COASST beaches.
Photo: Hillary Burgess
Blog: COASST
COASSTers are always up to something! Find stories about our participants, updates about beached bird or marine debris research, and read about the latest activities of the COASST office staff and interns.
Surf’s Up
What is the surf zone? The surf zone is the beach area that gets exposed and covered by seawater in the daily tidal cycle. When exposed, the zone can be identified by its densely packed
Far Out: mudflats and more
Every COASSTer has questions about the zones on their beach at some point! This post is the first in our Zones FAQ series. If you’d like to test your skills at identifying beach zones, check