Low Tide Creatures at Night - Led by Camp Long Staff
Winter low tides occur only at night, and this is a good time to examine intertidal creatures because the animals prefer dark and wet conditions. At low tide on a hot summer day, these same animals are stressed due to the temperature, light, and people, and there are also many more predators during the day.
Stephanie Raymond of People for Puget Sound also says that "Using a flashlight really focuses your attention in one little spot. In the summer you have a lot more input and it's easier to miss things.