Davis Strait Davis Strait Davis Strait () is a northern arm of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Nunavut, Canada's Baffin Island. To the north is Baffin Bay. The strait was named for the English explorer John Davis (1550–1605), who explored the area while seeking a Northwest Passage. By the 1650s it was used for whale hunting. The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the Davis Strait as follows: "On the North." The Southern limit of Baffin Bay [The parallel of 70° North between Greenland and Baffin Land<nowiki>]</nowiki>. "On the East." The Southwest coast of Greenland. "On the
Stephens Island (Torres Strait) movement between communities applies to traditional activities such as fishing, trading and family gatherings, which occur in a specifically created Protected Zone and nearby areas. The Protected Zone also assists in the preservation and protection of the land, sea, air and native plant and animal life of the Torres Strait. On 30 March 1985, the Stephens Island community elected 3 councillors to constitute an autonomous Stephen Island Council established under the "Community Services (Torres Strait) Act 1984". This Act conferred local government type powers and responsibilities upon Torres Strait Islander councils for the first time. The Aboriginal reserve on the