North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke IslandPosts

Have you visited any of the seven rivers that run into the Albermarle Sound? Have you visited the seven rivers of the aquarium? The fresh and brackish water environments of the Albermarle Sound are among the wildest and most productive on the East Coast. The seven major rivers feeding Albemarle Sound carry nutrients that support abundant plant life. In turn, this sustains many kinds of fish and invertebrates. The adjacent swamps and forests were once nearly impenetrable, and undeveloped areas are still home to alligators, black bears, red wolves, migratory birds, and a great variety of other wildlife.

We rely on our members and donors to support the NC Aquariums' exemplary animal care, inspiring education and outreach programs, exciting new experiences, and critical conservation work like saving sea turtles.

It's no secret that the NC Aquariums love sharks! From whale sharks to wobbegongs, these amazing and diverse predators are vital to global ocean health. However, despite their tough appearance, many sharks are in trouble. Over one-third of shark species worldwide are threatened with extinction.