Question

what are the significance of tides for the people living in the coastal areas

Answer 1

Tides affect the depth and currents in and around coastal areas. Ships may need to navigate the waters during high tide in some areas or risk running aground. Pilots take into consideration the water level, width of channels and direction of the water flow to determine the best time to travel. Pilots may choose to travel when tides are at ebb in order to get tall loads under bridges.

Answer 2

tides help in many ways- fishing, navigation,weather and tidal energy.