brainstorm People don't realize how shallow the entire Arctic passages are. HudBay is max 500 feet. NW Passage is 200 feet. And there's sandbars/shallow spots littered everywhere.
lio45 And I'd assume this is the peak easiest time of year (end of summer) for navigation there (or likely, the only time of year it's even possible to attempt to cross...?)
brainstorm Extremely interesting, because this could mean loads of tidal power potential here. The most reliable and cleanest power in the world. Unsure the flow volumes (thus energy potential) or how the ice affects it.... Google Map location. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/does-bay-of-fundy-have-highest-tides-world-nunavik-don-t-think-so-1.7632892
brainstorm Where No Trees Grow, Fresh Strawberries All Year Round Gjoa Haven indoor arctic growing. This is the way. New York Times Article (w/o paywall)
