Record #:

5110

Author(s):

Smith, Pam

Abstract:

Estuaries in North Carolina are comprised of bays, sounds, tidal salt marshes, and wetlands. Only Alaska and Louisiana have larger systems. Smith discusses research studies funded and carried out by the North Carolina Sea Grant program on this vital area where freshwater meets the sea.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , High Season 2001, p27-31, il

Subject(s):

Estuaries--Research