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24 de feb. de 2023 · ENVIRONMENT. EXPLAINER. What are wetlands, and why are they so critical for life on Earth? These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife,...
wetlands The dataset shows distribution of wetland that covers the tropics and sub tropics (40° N to 60° S; 180° E to -180° W), excluding small islands. It was mapped in 231 meters spatial resolution by using transparent rules on hydrological wetness, satellite-derived soil wetness phenology, and geomorphology.
1 de ene. de 2009 · Like biodiversity hotspots and frontier forests, the world's largest wetlands are now mapped and described by an international team of scientists, highlighting their conservation importance at the global scale. We explore current understanding of some ecosystem services wetlands provide.
Wetlands are vital for human survival. They are among the world’s most productive environments; cradles of biological diversity that provide the water and productivity upon which countless species of plants and animals depend for survival.
1. What is a wetland? A wetland is a place in which the land is covered by water—salt, fresh, or somewhere in between—either seasonally or permanently. It functions as its own distinct ecosystem. You can recognize wetlands from other types of land or bodies of water primarily by the vegetation that has adapted to wet soil.
Wetlands are biodiversity havens. Wetlands support 40% of the world’s biodiversity from large predators like sharks and tigers to migratory birds and fish. They are also home to several endemic species, not found anywhere else on the planet, like mudskippers and the Indian bullfrog.
1 de feb. de 2022 · story. 01 Feb 2022 Story Nature Action. Wetlands: the unsung heroes of the planet. Unsplash / Dan Meyers. Wetlands are some of the planet’s most important ecosystems. They’re a haven for wildlife, they filter pollution and they’re important stores of carbon. But they’re also one of the Earth’s most threatened habitats.
