Hightide — Scat

The Drishti IAS Coastal Regulation Zone guide defines the High Tide Line (HTL) as the maximum point on land reached by the highest water during a spring tide.

[Field Sample Collected] │ ▼ [DNA Extraction] ──► Extracts host (predator) & prey DNA │ ▼ [DNA Metabarcoding] ──► Identifies precise species eaten │ ▼ [Hormonal Profiling] ──► Measures stress (cortisol) & reproductive health hightide scat

: Tracking heavy metals and hydrocarbons. For instance, following major environmental disasters, researchers have isolated traces of oil in sea turtle feces to prove that marine life is actively consuming contaminated food webs. 3. Monitoring Stress and Reproductive Hormones The Drishti IAS Coastal Regulation Zone guide defines

As researchers continue to explore the world of high tide scat, there are several areas that hold promise for future study. Some potential research directions include: following major environmental disasters