The Influence of the Moon on Earth's Tides
The gravitational pull of the moon plays a crucial role in shaping the tides of our planet. As the moon orbits Earth, its gravitational force pulls at the water in the oceans, causing bulges that we perceive as tides.
This gravitational dance leads to the cyclical rising and falling of sea levels that we observe as high tide and low tide. It's a beautiful natural phenomenon reminding us of the interconnectedness of celestial bodies with our blue planet.
Learn more about how tides affect coastal ecosystems and how froges enjoy these changing waters by visiting our Frogs Near Coastlines page.