Shore crabs can be observed at the beach even when there isn’t a negative tide. Check for them near the top of the beach, usually under rocks. LIFT rocks and observe what is underneath and then replace the rock exactly as you found it. Never roll rocks over as you can crush delicate animals when the rock is placed back. Leaving a rock rolled the wrong way leaves encrusting organisms stranded where they won’t survive so always leave the beach as you found it. Even better, take a few pieces of trash with you. #salishsea #crab #shorecrab #pugetsound #intertidal #lowtide #tidepool #visitgigharborwa #gigharbor #crabtok #marinebiology