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'''Square Islands''' are located in [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]], close to [[ |
'''Square Islands''' are located in [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]], close to [[Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador|Labrador City]]. The islands were formerly one of the major fishing areas of Labrador, with a harbour which was a key haven from Atlantic storms. The nearby [[Hawke Basin]] remains one of the world's principal [[shrimp]] fishery areas. |
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It is believed that extractable reserves of petroleum may lie beneath the ocean bed nearby. |
It is believed that extractable reserves of petroleum may lie beneath the ocean bed nearby. |
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Revision as of 07:45, 7 July 2006
Square Islands are located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, close to Labrador City. The islands were formerly one of the major fishing areas of Labrador, with a harbour which was a key haven from Atlantic storms. The nearby Hawke Basin remains one of the world's principal shrimp fishery areas.
It is believed that extractable reserves of petroleum may lie beneath the ocean bed nearby.
References
- Personal blog about Square Islands
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