Record #:

4236

Author(s):

Green, Ann

Abstract:

The North Carolina Estuarium, located in Washington, focuses on the unique environment of the Albemarle- Pamlico estuarine system, an area covering 2.2 million acres of water. It is the first aquarium to deal exclusively with the state's estuaries. The facility opened in 1998. Exhibits present ecosystems, fish and wildlife, history, and human interaction with the estuary.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Early Summer 1999, p23-25, il

Subject(s):

Estuaries; Environmental education--Washington; North Carolina Estuarium (Washington)