Roanoke Sound
Roanoke Sound
The Roanoke Sound is an estuary that separates the central Outer Banks from Roanoke Island in North Carolina. The original name for the sound was Sea of Rawnocke (Roanoke), and later appeared on maps as the Roanoka Sound. It was first discovered in 1580 by English Settlers, and has never lost its popularity since then.
Blue Crab
These crabs live only on the Atlantic coast and are fished most often in North Carolina, Louisiana, and Maryland. The Roanoke Sound is crucial to fisherman in North Carolina because the vast majority of Blue Crab lives there.
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout fishing is most popular in North Carolina at the Roanoke Sound, because of the large population of them living there.
Striped Bass
Striped Bass fishing is most often done at the Roanoke River, which is part of the Sound. Thousands of people come to fish for these bass every year, between March 1st and April 30th.
Oregon Inlet
The Oregon Inlet is part of the Roanoke sound, and joins the sound to the Atlantic Ocean. It also connects to the Pamlico sound which is only a few miles south of the Roanoke sound. It was created in 1846 by a massive storm that went through the area, and a ship became stuck in the partially formed body of water. It was named the Oregon Inlet because of the name of the ship that was pulled out, and it has stayed the same ever since.
Croatan Sound
This estuary is attached to the Roanoke Sound and separates the mainland from nearby towns including Dare County and Manns Harbor. It is one of the most deep and least salty sounds on the North Carolina Coast.
Roanoke Island
American Beach Grass
American Beach Grass can be found all along the East Coast, including near the Roanoke Sound. It acts as a barrier for sand to decrease erosion on the beach. Many dunes are made of these types of grass.
Trumpet Creeper
Trumpet Creepers are known to live near the Roanoke Sound and other parts of the North Carolina coast. They are also native to Latin America and parts of Europe. It is a type of vine that can grow to be up to 30 feet tall, and flowers orange colored blooms.
Prickly Pear Cactus
There are several types of pear cactus, however, this one is native to the North Carolina coast. This species can grow up to three feet in diameter, but unfortunately, it is an endangered species.
Bodie Island
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