A huge portion of New Brunswick (and Nova Scotia, too) are affected by the tides of the Bay of Fundy. When the tides are out, the riverbeds reveal their underbellys of deep chocolate mud. They almost look glacial except for the color. The flow of the water carves the mud into hills and gorges and flatlands. We found this more fascinating than when they were full of water. Anybody can have a full river but the tidal basin of The Bay of Fundy has mud channels carved into the landscape that twice a day fill with water. The ecosystem is so unique that few sea creatures can tolerate that environment. Striped bass and salmon are tough enough to survive it. Scallops and clams, mussels, and oyster, too.

These two photos are taken at the same place….12 hours apart.