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Waddington Channel

Coordinates: 50°12′36″N 124°46′53″W / 50.21000°N 124.78139°W / 50.21000; -124.78139
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Waddington Channel
Waddington Channel is located in British Columbia
Waddington Channel
Waddington Channel
Waddington Channel is located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island
LocationDiscovery Islands, British Columbia
Coordinates50°12′36″N 124°46′53″W / 50.21000°N 124.78139°W / 50.21000; -124.78139
TypeStrait
Ocean/sea sourcesSalish Sea
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Waddington Channel[1] is a strait located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island of the Discovery Islands in British Columbia, Canada.

Geography

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Waddington Channel connects Desolation Sound to the south with Pryce Channel to the north. Pendrell Sound branches off of the main channel to the northeast, deeply incising West Redonda Island.

The channel contains two major islands: Allies Island[2] and Elworthy Island.[3]

Hydrology

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The northern hydrological limit of Waddington Channel delineates part of the northern limit of the Salish Sea.[4]

Conservation

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Notable provincial parks and protected located within Waddington Channel include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Waddington Channel". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. ^ "Allies Island". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  3. ^ "Elworthy Island". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  4. ^ Environmental History and Features of Puget Sound Archived 2009-05-13 at the Wayback Machine, NOAA-NWFSC