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Rocky shores are found where the sea meets the land. They support a diverse mix of plants and animals which have adapted to survive this habitat's unique conditions. Constant wave action and the rise and fall of tides make these shores tough places to live. As well as supporting lots of unusual plants and animals, rocky shores are important fish nurseries and roosting and feeding grounds for birds. Along with their commonly associated algal beds, they also help stabilise inshore sediments. Forces shaping the rocky shore A combination of waves and tides shapes the rocky shore and influences what species can survive there. Waves Wind blowing across the ocean forms peaks and troughs in the water surface which appear to travel as a wave. Along rocky shores there isn't enough room for water to move freely, so waves break over the rocks. Plants and animals living on rocky shores have adapted to being...

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