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On June 22, 1587, the colonists touched down on Hatteras Island, but later considered the dry area unsuitable to establish a colony. -
The people who the outer banks were John White and 116 English colonists -
The Outer Banks is located in North Carolins -
It is important because it provides nesting habitats for some endangered species. And it is one of 300 barrier islands rimming the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. -
The Outer Banks is predicted to be underwater in about 30 years.