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19369
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Much of the estuary floors in North Carolina are covered with seagrass, which harbor many of the state's most important recreational and commercial species of fish and shellfish. But these grasses are being destroyed by pollution, dredging, and coastal development.
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19370
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Once upon a time, the shallow waters of Currituck Sound were clear, drinkable, and harbored abundant fish. Thanks to the native submerged seagrasses, ecology in the Sound flourished. Through the years, the quality of Currituck Sound has hinged on the survival of the Sound's seagrass beds, and its ups and downs.
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