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North Carolina Estuarium

Students can visit the North Carolina Estuarium and learn about the plants and animals that inhabit an estuary.

http://www.partnershipforthesounds.org/NorthCarolinaEstuarium.aspx

Learn more

  • National Estuary Program This site contains a weath of data on the estuaries of the United State as well as information on what estuarys are and the animals that inhabit thses important areas.
  • Estuary-Net This web site provides comprehensive information about characteristics of estuaries, estuarine ecology, water quality monitoring, and standard operating procedures of a water quality monitoring program.
  • Lesson plan: StreamWatch This lesson is intended as a long term project to determine the overall health of a stream or wetland. Students identify seasonal changes that occur within the ecosystem, ideally with a minimum of bimonthly or monthly monitoring.
  • Lesson plan: Aquarium habitats Students consider how aquariums can provide realistic habitats for marine animals. They will use the Internet to research three aquarium habitats before designing their own aquarium habitats based on what they have learned.

Related pages

  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area: Originally settled by the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area has a diversity of natural communities including undisturbed forest and a wide variety of wildlife species.
  • New River State Park: Visit New River State Park and discover its unspoiled beauty as well as the flora and fauna of the area.
  • Mountain Island Educational State Forest: This State Forest concentrates its programs on best forestry management practices and water quality. Located on Mountain Island Lake, the Forest offers educational opportunities to classroom students.

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An estuary is formed where fresh water and salt water mix together, creating a dynamic and vital ecosystem. The Estuarium is an aquarium with unique exhibits about the Pamlico-Tar River System. It has over 200 exhibits and special programs available for groups. Program topics include Environmental Education, Black Bears, Birds, Blue Crabs, Reptiles and Amphibians, and Wetlands. All programs can be modified for ability and age of the students and can be correlated to the North Carolina standard course of study. For special programs add an addition $2.00 per student.

The Estuarium is open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students (k-12, and children under five are free. For additional information or to schedule a group visit call (252)948-0000 or email estuary@beaufortco.com

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