Record #:

3624

Author(s):

Humphries, Tara L.

Abstract:

Opening in January, 1998, the N.C. Estuarium in Washington portrays the estuarine system created by the Pamlico River and Pamlico Sound. Exhibits pertain to fish and wildlife, ecosystems, human interaction with the estuary, and history.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 48 Issue 1, Jan 1998, p6-7, il

Subject(s):

Environmental education--Washington; Pamlico River Estuary; North Carolina Estuarium (Washington)

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 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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

Record #:

5234

Author(s):

Westbrook, Kathy Grant

Abstract:

The North Carolina Estuarium, located in Washington, focuses on the unique environment of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system, which covers all or part of 36 counties. It is the state's largest system, and the country's second behind the Chesapeake Bay. The facility opened in 1998 with exhibits presenting ecosystem, history, fish and wildlife, and human interaction with the estuary.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 69 Issue 11, Apr 2002, p80-83, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Environmental education--Washington; North Carolina Estuarium (Washington); Pamlico River