Rocky Intertidal Zone (IMAGE) University of South Carolina Caption The rocky intertidal zone is the area around the rocky surface affected by the tides. This photograph was taken at Strawberry Hill, Oregon. Credit Brian Helmuth Usage Restrictions Image may only be printed or broadcast with appropriate credit or copyright information. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.