National ParkRed internacional de conservación

Fundy

Canada · Atlantic (New Brunswick)

Atlantic (New Brunswick)Declared in 1948207 km²

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The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world, with a range of up to 16 metres

Area

207 km²

Protection category

UICN II

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Declared in

1948

Region

Atlantic (New Brunswick)

Climate

Templado, Polar / frío

Best time

June to September

Polar

Plan your visit

Best time: June to September
Area: 207 km²

Highlight

The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world, with a range of up to 16 metres

Declared in 1948, it protects a stretch of coast on the Bay of Fundy, where the highest tides in the world are recorded — up to 16 metres between high and low water — a phenomenon caused by the bay's particular funnel shape, which amplifies the Atlantic's natural oscillations. The effect is so pronounced that the fishing boats of the nearby village of Alma sit quite literally aground on the sea bed at low tide, only to float again a few hours later.

Location

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1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.

118 species documented in Fundy

28 Mammals41 Birds5 Reptiles8 Amphibians5 Cartilaginous fish15 Fish2 Bivalvia3 Malacostraca5 Insecta1 Ophiuroidea1 Petromyzontida2 Scyphozoa1 Myxini1 Holothuroidea

At conservation risk:Ballena franca del Atlántico Norte,Anguila americana,Anjova,Atún rojo,Bacalao del Atlántico,Eglefino,Frailecillo atlántico,Marrajo dientuso,Marrajo sardinero,Mielga,Murciélago café pequeño,Rorcual borealand 2 more