Magang Tidal Flat Introduction
The intertidal zone in front of Magong Fishing Harbor, located in the Gongliao District of New Taipei City, measures about a hundred meters in both length and width. It is the area with the most algal growth along the coast of Taiwan. The surface of the wave-cut platform is quite flat, and the terrain consists of wave-cut platforms with many small tidal pools and channels, making it suitable for exploring the intertidal ecosystem on foot. In the tidal pools or under rocks, you can find juvenile fish, sea anemones, barnacles, top shells, ear shells, sea hares, and crabs, as well as slowly moving hermit crabs. Near the low tide zone, you can see small mosses, coral algae, sea anemones, barnacles, and sea squirts growing. The best part is that this place offers different sceneries throughout the year, and you can observe intertidal organisms at any time. In the spring, the wave-cut platform is covered with lush green sea lettuce and algae, resembling a layer of natural green carpet, making it the best time for family ecological trips.
