Core Sound Estuaries
What is an Estuary?
Where are Core Sounds located?
Core sound is located at the Pamlico's narrow southern end. Pamlico is a county located in New Bern, NC.
Why are estuaries important?
Also known by "nurseries of the sea" estuaries are important to us because it provides shelter to fish and shellfish, its a protected environment and has great food sources for the fish.
Who all live in estuaries?
Crabs, starfish, pelicans, turtles and fish all use estuaries for shelter of some sort.
Who threatens our estuaries?
-Production Forestry
-Sewage
-Land Clearance
-Fishing
-Road building