We see how the tides, waves, and ocean current shape the living creatures that depend on them. Three main types of environment--the rock shore, the rim of sand and the coral coast found on the American Atlantic coast are studied in detail.

Guided by a marine biologist, two young children examine some of the many forms of life found along rocky and sandy shorelines and in salt marshes of North America.

Describes various kinds of sea creatures, shells, and other objects which can be found on the beach especially after a low tide.

Norval the Fish is hosting a seaside talkshow for the Fish Channel-and the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two are Cameracat and Crew! Among Norval's special guests are his old friend Clam-I-Am (a shy gal who lives in the sand and likes to spit), along with horseshoe and hermit crabs, jellyfish, sand fleas, starfish, seagulls, and miscellaneous mollusks. Seaweed, seaglass, tides, tidal pools, dunes, driftwood, and waves make cameo appearances,...

Illustrations and text describe some of the many things that can be found on a walk along a beach, including coconuts, shark teeth, jellyfish, crabs and different kinds of shells.

Examines the various marine animals and plants found along the edge of the sea.

Relates what happens to the plants and animals along the seashore during a twenty-four hour period.