Roanoke Sound
Location
Roanoke Sound is located on Roanoke Island of the Outer Banks.
Estuaries
Estuaries are important because they act as filters between inland bodies of water and oceans. Because of all the water that goes through them, estuaries are known for having luscious vegetation. Because of this, estuaries are also known for being good conductors of the ecosystem.
Plants
-Oak
-Persimmons
-Red Cedar
-Wax Myrtle
-Bayberry
Rivers
-Neuse River
-Pamlico River
Threats
-Fracking
-Oil Spills
-Litter Contamination