The Power of the Sun and Moon
In The Power of the Sun and Moon, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes what happens during the powerful spring tides. Learn how the pull of the Moon and the Sun impact the tides and how animals, like raccoons, take advantage of low tide. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
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Q: When do the biggest tides occur?
A: The biggest tides occur when the gravities of the Sun and the Moon pull in unison, known as the spring tide, after the new Moon and the full Moon.
Q: What opportunity does the spring tide provide for the raccoons?
A: The revealed seabed provides a chance for the raccoons to find food that they usually can’t reach.
Q: What happens for the small animals and invertebrates when the tide comes back in?
A: They’re relieved, but they’re also exposed to the worst of the waves during rough weather.
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