Saltstraumen is a sound with a strong tidal current located in Nordland some 30 km east of the city of Bodø, Norway. It is the strongest tidal current in the world. Up to 400 million m³ of seawater forces its way through a 3 km long and 150 m wide strait every six hours, with water speeds reaching 20 knots (about 37 km/h). Vortices up to 10 m in diameter and 5 m in depth are formed when the current is at its strongest; this feature is commonly known as a whirlpool.
From Wikipedia
Facts about Saltstraumen
It is in Norway- Saltstraumen is in the Norwegian Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Vidar AasA wolf fish from Saltstraumen .That is north of the polar circle in Norway. In the sea we had 40m vis and 5C.Great diving!
Cannon G7 / SB 105 strobe
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Vidar AasThe Seawolf (Anarhichas lupus)
From Saltstraumen in Norway
Cannon G7
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Annika PerssonA giant Wolf fish is having a sea urchin as a snack! The fish was found in the rich waters of Saltstraumen, in Bodø Norway. Saltstraumen is the strongest mael current in the world.
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Bjørnar NygårdAmphipoda on anemone