Croatan Sound
Location!
It is a small sound on the Outer banks. It basically separates Roanoke Island and the towns of Wanchese and Manteo from the mainland,
Importance of the Croatan Sound
The Croatan Sound is home to many types of marine life from large ocean fish to the small shellfish. It provides a food source for the inhabitants of the areas around the sound.
Wildlife #1
Cormorants frequently visit the sound when the migrate.
Wildlife #2
Flounder is one of the main fish caught in the Croatan Sound.
Wildlife #3
Cottonmouths are prone to be seen roaming around the outside edges of the Sound.
Plant Life #1
Pines make up a majority of the forest near the Croatan sound.
Plant Life #2
The Drosera is found all over the are where the Croatan sound is
Threats to the Croatan Sound
Deforestation is a big threat to the Croatan ecosystem. The large pines are home to a lot of wildlife. Without the forest there wouldn't be anywhere for the animals to live or find protection.