Author: Emma Esposito

Today, we learned lots about marine life at the NC Estuarium in Washington, NC. Our activity made us consider our impact on ecosystems and wildlife, specifically the life found near the estuary and their protection efforts. From this experience, we now know more about human interactions with the natural world. Our next steps will be continuing our research in the triangle area and western NC, applying what we learned about salinity and water pollutants to other environments.

We made it to the Estuarium in Washington, NC! We began by talking to the experts about the water cycle and watching the introduction video about the overview of the estuary. An estuary is where salt and freshwater meet, and there is an abundance of wildlife and a unique ecosystem. The guide walked us through the exhibits and we learned about the impact of hurricanes, the food chain, and saw alligators up close!