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Wetlands
A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or
seasonally, such that it takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem.
They protect our shores from
wave action, reduce the
impacts of floods, absorb
pollutants and improve water
quality.
Types of wetlands include:
• swamps, marshes
• billabongs, lakes,
lagoons
• saltmarshes
• mudflats
• mangroves
• coral reefs
Location:
Wetlands are located in all the continents of the world, as represented by the
red shading on the world map to the left.
