Whether they are inland, coastal or human-made wetlands, not only are they very important habitats for biodiversity, but also, they are rich in biodiversity:40% of the world’s plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands, whereasover 100,000 freshwater species can be found in wetlands...
One of the main reasons why biodiversity is important is that it provides us with many necessary ecosystem services.For example,forests help to control the Earth's climate by absorbing carbon dioxide(CO₂) from the air.Wetlands help to separate out pollutants from water and...
Did you know that biodiversity also regulates our climate? Forests, wetlands, and other conserved habitats help to regulate greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and reduce the impact of floods and droughts. What can I do to help? Help scientists track changes in the environment by contributing to...
So, if wetlands are still wetlands when they're dry, how do you spot one? And what do we need to know about these unique places to protect their wonderful and unique biodiversity? When the rains come Floods are vital for a wetland. As one fills, water depth can increase rapidly, the ...
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Beidaihe A coastal resort town in Hebei province, known for its inviting 22.5-kilometre coastline. The area, which hugs the shores of the Bohai sea, is home to extensive wetlands, making it a hotspot for migrating birds – and birdwatchers. Hero image: Anton Yermolov...
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A well-designed subsurface flow wetland can not only provide inexpensive and highly effective sewage treatment, but also great added value though the creation of additional green zone, biodiversity and productivity such a system enables. Constructed wetlands can also be conceived as buffer zones ...
Marine ecosystems continue to be transformed by human activities. Among them, benthic ecosystems are perhaps one of the most affected, because of bottom trawling, urban or agricultural development, climate change, and other stressors. Benthic communities