Pamlico Sound
Estuaries Research
Location
The Albermarle-Pamlico Sound is located in North Carolina and is the second largest estuary in the US.
Importance of estuaries
- The Albermarle-Pamlico Sound supports a variety of habitats (wetlands, rivers, and creeks.)
- Help control erosion and reduce flooding of the mainland
- The Albermale- Pamlico estuarine system is economically important to the region. - Commercial fishing, tourism, recreation, and resort development
Animals found in the Albemarle- Pamlico Sound
- Anadromous fish
- Striped bass
- Shad
- Herring
- Shellfish
River basins that feed into the Albemarle- Pamlico Sound
- Chowan
- Roanoke
- Pasquotank
- Tar-Pamlico
- Neuse
Threats to the Albemarle- Pamlico Sound
- Excessive Nutrients
- Toxic Materials
- Erosion and Sedimentation
- Habitat Loss