Hanging on to a Hard Place

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Rocky coastlines are found

Many animals and plants which live in this habitat attach themselves solidly to rocks, from the seaweed and molluscs exposed to the waves to the trees blown into twisted shapes by the coastal winds. Some sea birds nest on coastal cliffs.

Rocky shores can also protect their inhabitants because they aren't as accessible as other coastal areas.

Over time, the action of wind and water turns rocky coasts into fine particles, which might become part of a sandy beach.

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