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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2020
Understanding Sitakaday Narrows at Glacier Bay National Park/NPS

Understanding Sitakaday Narrows at Glacier Bay National Park/NPS

Sitakaday Narrows is the entry(or exit)-way to Glacier Bay. Less than 5 miles across, and at some points less than 100 feet deep, tidal action can be very powerful in this area of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Ranger Steve of the park staff explains why this is such an important area for both marine life and seabirds.

Several parts of Glacier Bay reach more than 1,000 feet deep, meaning that a huge amount of water has to pass through Sitakaday Narrows twice a day, with the tide. Whirlpools, rips, and strong currents are to be expected in the Narrows.

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