Be alert and keep an eye on the water. Watch to avoid becoming stranded as the incoming tide surrounds the area. Be aware of the incoming tide. Watch where you put your feet. Try not to walk on animals and plants that live on the rocks and in the tidepools.
Seaweeds growing on rocks can be dangerously slippery.
Animals and plants in the marsh are easily disturbed. Try to view from a distance, staying on a path, rather than going directly into the wetland. Touch animals gently with wet hands. Most tidepool animals have a coating of slime to protect them. Dry hands can damage the animals.