How was Baffin Bay formed?
During the mid Holocene the valley flooded as sea level rose and an ancestral Baffin Bay formed in which oysters and other shellfish thrived. But by about 3,000 years ago the extensive barrier island known today as Padre Island had formed cutting off Baffin Bay’s direct access to the Gulf.
What is special about Baffin Island?
Ecology. Baffin Bay is the wintering ground for narwhal, walrus, beluga and bowhead whales, as well as bearded and harp seals. The island is also the nesting ground for millions of birds, including thick-billed murres, kittiwakes and fulmars.
How cold is Baffin Bay?
The water temperature at the surface is below −1 °C (30 °F) in winter. In summer, it varies from 4–5 °C (39–41 °F) in the south-east to 0 °C (32 °F) and below at north-west. The salinity exceeds 34‰ (parts per thousand) in winter.
Is Baffin Bay salty?
The salinity of Arctic waters flowing into Baffin Bay ranges from 30.0 to 32.7 parts per thousand, and their temperature warms up to 41° F (5° C) on the surface in summer, cooling in winter to 29° F (-2° C). The layers 1,300–2,000 feet (400–600 m) deep reach 34° F (1° C) and a salinity of 34.5 parts per thousand.
Where is Baffin Island located?
Canada
What is the 3rd largest island in the world?
Borneo Island
Are there polar bears on Baffin Island?
The Baffin Bay polar bears inhabit approximately one million square kilometres of land and sea encompassing Baffin Bay, and portions of Baffin Island, all of Bylot Sound, and parts of west and northwest Greenland. Their population is stable at about 2,800 animals, and appears to have been stable for a while.
Are there polar bears in Nunavut?
Over 90% of the polar bears in Canada occur in two of Canada’s northernmost territories: Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
What is the name of the only town on Baffin Island?
Iqaluit
| Iqaluit ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ Frobisher Bay | |
|---|---|
| Settled | 1942 |
| Village status | 1974 |
| Town status | 1980 |
| City status | 19 April 2001 |
What was Nunavut called before 1999?
Nunavut — meaning “our land” in the Inuit language Inuktitut — entered Confederation in 1999 as Canada’s third territory and newest member of the country.
Are there roads in Iqaluit?
There are no roads to Iqaluit. It’s on Baffin Island.
Are there cars in Nunavut?
Compared to the rest of Canada, maintaining a vehicle in Nunavut is expensive. About 4,000 vehicles are registered in the territory. Many makes and models of vehicles can be found in the territory, but the most common are heavy-duty four-wheel-drive vehicles such as sport utility, jeeps and full-size vans.
Who is the largest employer in Nunavut?
The public service