Head Harbour Passage

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Head Harbour Passage is a narrow strait between New Brunswick, Canada, and Maine, USA, known for its strong tides and rich marine life within the Bay of Fundy region.

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Head Harbour Passage canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf marine waterway
strait
bordersProvinceOrState Maine
New Brunswick
climate cool temperate marine climate
connectedTo Passamaquoddy Bay
open Bay of Fundy
countryBorder Canada
United States of America
environmentalSignificance high primary productivity
important feeding grounds for seabirds
important habitat for marine mammals
governedBy Canadian federal marine regulations
United States federal marine regulations
hasCharacteristic high nutrient waters
large tidal range
narrow
rich marine biodiversity
strong tidal currents
hasTidalFeature reversing currents
strong tidal mixing
tidal rips
hasUse fishing area
navigation route
whale watching area
locatedIn Atlantic Ocean
Bay of Fundy
Gulf of Maine region
linked to: Gulf of Maine
marineLife seabirds
seals
various fish species
whales
near Campobello Island
Head Harbour Lightstation
Lubec, Maine
notableFor extreme tides of the Bay of Fundy
transboundary marine conservation interest
partOf Bay of Fundy ecosystem
linked to: Bay of Fundy

cross-border marine habitat between New Brunswick and Maine
international boundary waters between Canada and the United States
region Maritime Provinces
New England coast
risk strong currents hazardous to small vessels
subjectTo international maritime law
supportsActivity commercial fishing
ecotourism
recreational boating
waterType saltwater

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Head Harbour adjacentTo Head Harbour Passage
Head Harbour Lighthouse navigates Head Harbour Passage