Coastal Marshlands

Coastal marshlands are home to a rich variety of plant and animal species. They provide critical breeding, feeding, and nursery grounds for fish, birds, and invertebrates. This includes commercially important fish species and migratory birds.

Coastal marshlands are highly effective at capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The plants in these wetlands, particularly the peat-forming species, can sequester carbon at a rate much higher than many terrestrial ecosystems, making them vital in the fight against climate change.

In addition, marshlands act as natural buffers against storm surges and flooding as well as stabilize shorelines to prevent erosion.

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