HRAP Online Encyclopedia

Wrack Finds

The wrack is an area of the beach were the high tide pushes in debris such as seaweed, driftwood, and sea creatures. This section of the beach is a favorite for beach combers due to the diverse number of objects and species that get pushed into one concentrated area.

Wrack washed up in the high tide line (photo credit: Katie Corliss)

Emma with a big skate egg case (photo credit: Katie Corliss)


Hydroids

Isopods

Bryozoa

Jellies

Amphipods

Seaweed and Algae

Crabs and Shrimp

Snails