Notre-Dame Channel

The Notre-Dame Channel extends seaward from the great bay of the same name on Newfoundland's northern coast. A branch runs between the Fogo Shelf and Funk Island Bank, where deeper water separates the fishing grounds beneath the Atlantic. Capelin, flatfish and shellfish inhabit these waters, which also draw feeding and migrating whales. In winter harp seals come to feed, while murres, gulls and other seabirds gather above the channel and the neighbouring shelf.