Pamlico Sound
An Estuary in Review
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Pamlico sound is an estuary located between central North Carolina and the Outer Banks.
Importance of Estuaries
Estuaries are homes for thousands of marine animals and their species. The habitat is perfect for aquatic organisms like the Blue Crab.
Organisms
Pamlico Sound is home to the Blue Crab, the Striped Bass, the Shad fish, Red Drum, and the Spot fish.
Rivers
The Neuse, Pamlico, and Trent rivers lead into the Pamlico Sound.
Threat
Pollution runoffs from impermeable surfaces are causing an acceleration of algae growth that remove the dissolved oxygen from the water killing animals like the Blue Crab.
Sources
Images
"Estuaries in North Carolina: A Primer." Estuaries in North Carolina: A Primer. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
http://www.offshoremapping.com/productcart/pc/catalog/239_602_detail.jpg
http://www.outerbanks.com/img/content/pamlico-sound-1.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Pamlicorivermap.png
Sites
"Pamlico Sound - OuterBanks.com." Pamlico Sound - OuterBanks.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
"Estuaries in North Carolina: A Primer." Estuaries in North Carolina: A Primer. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.