How do the Tides Work?
For a full description of the wonder of the tides, talk to the staff or attend one of our educational workshops. It would be worth your time to explore the marvel of the tidal mechanisms with the guidance of an expert. Briefly, the tides undergo two complete cycles (high tide…low tide / high tide… low tide) approximately every 25 hours . The height of the water at high and low tide is determined by the position of the moon and the sun in the moon’s lunar cycle. The dimensions, shape, and orientation of the Bay of Fundy magnify the effect that occurs to a lesser degree all over the planet. But there is more… much, much more! Don’t miss an opportunity to understand more fully this Marine Wonder of the World.
