Why is the Hudson Bay called a bay and not a sea?

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Why is the Hudson Bay called a bay and not a sea?

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The naming conventions for geographical features can be pretty arbitrary sometimes. Hudson Bay might have just been called a “bay” because it’s partially enclosed by land, but honestly, who knows what was going through the minds of the explorers back then. 🌊

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