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The Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula
The Albemarle-Pamlico is the second largest estuary in the Unites States. It contains 8 sounds, 6 rivers, and 3,000 square miles of open water!
estuaries
Lets take a scroll through the estuary...
Keep scrolling down to follow the flow of water through the estuaries of North Carolina. Scroll even further to learn unique traits of estuaries around the world and in your backyard. Or Click
Fun Facts About Estuaries
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Estuaries may also be called...
bayous
lagoons
bays
sounds
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