What is the Importance of Wetlands?

Wetlands hold immense importance in the ecosystem. Some of these are:

• Water Quality: Wetlands work as the natural filter and absorb water pollutants and sediments present in the surface water. 
• Flood Control: By absorbing and storing excess water, wetlands help mitigate flooding.
• Climate change mitigation: Many wetlands store carbon in their plants which helps to reduce the amount of carbon to fix the global warming conditions.
• Biodiversity: Almost one-third of all threatened and endangered species live in these wetlands.
• Wetlands are connected to the underground water sources of the Earth which are used for harvesting, drinking, irrigation, and other purposes.
• In the commercial fields, the wetlands provide shelter to some important animals including shellfish and fish. 
• Wetlands also come with so many opportunities and ecosystem services for different recreational activities like fishing, hunting, photography, and wildlife observation. 

Relevant Links:

• Types Of Ecosystem
• Types of Aquatic Ecosystems And Their Adaptations
• Alternative Arrangement for Sewage Disposal
• Why is Ecosystem so Important?
• Write an article on Climate Change Impact on Terrestrial Ecosystems

Wetlands are areas where water is either permanently or seasonally present. They are characterized by saturated soils and include marshes, swamps, bogs, and ponds. Wetlands are ecologically diverse and home to many flora and fauna, specifically for thousands of species of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals.