Ephemeral Pools of Moab ~ The Nature & Creatures of Water Potholes

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Did you know the heavy summer rains in Moab have caused tiny creatures to hatch out on the bare rock literally within seconds of a downpour? How do they survive? Check out Moab Area Travel Council's new short film on the Ephemeral Pools of Moab: The Nature and Creatures of Water Potholes with retired USGS Biological Research Scientist Tim Graham. The latest video in our Moab Science Series takes a macro look at the survival strategies of tadpole shrimp (AKA triops,) fairy shrimp, clam shrimp and more. Check out video #2 in the Moab Science Series: Moab's Biological Soil Crust with Dr. Kristina Young https://youtu.be/klqXsDIb18Y?si=7cS67m4NoJTou8OX For Moab visitor information, visit https://www.discovermoab.com/ Produced for Moab Area Travel Council by Finley Holiday Productions https://finleyholidayproductions.com/ DM-965 Published 12/22/23