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andreev551 [17]
4 years ago
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Why are coastal wetlands important and what are the sources of pollution that affects them?

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vaieri [72.5K]4 years ago
3 0
Coastal habitats provide ecosystem services essential to people and the environment. ... Services provided by coastal wetlands include: Flood Protection: Coastal wetlands protect upland areas, including valuable residential and commercial property, from flooding due to sea level rise and storms. pollution kills much of the life that lives there and radically decreases biodiversity
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