Continued degradation of ancient peatlands risks more smoke-filled air, increased flooding and polluted drinking water.

The health of wetland plants and the efficacy of water purification are strongly influenced by root-associated bacteria. However, our understanding of the functions of bacterial communities in the ...

a group of enthusiastic students from Flankers Primary School gathered at the edge of Jobson Bay Eco Beach Park in Trelawny for a mangrove planting exercise in celebration of World Wetlands Day.

A type of wetland that provides an incredible carbon-storing capacity. This could be an excellent way to describe a peatland. Found in practically every climate zone in the world, this type of ...

Mikhail Jobson (2nd left), executive director of the Sea the Change Foundation points at something inside the mangroves. Looking on are (l-r) Markada Williams from Flanker Primary; Toni-Ann ...

Wetlands are regions covered by water either perennially or seasonally, such as marshes and lakes. They are vital reservoirs of biodiversity, aid water conservation and provide habitat for numerous ...

According to the United Nations, "Wetlands are ecosystems in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands ...

Despite covering only a small portion of the Earth’s surface, wetlands support a large variety of plant and animal species. World Wetlands Day serves as a reminder of the many benefits wetlands ...

Wetlands are superheroes in tackling climate change. Peatland, a key category of wetlands, covers only about 3% of the world’s total surface area but holds 30% of all natural carbon, almost ...

As we mark World Wetlands Day 2025 under the theme "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future," we shine a spotlight on these vital landscapes and their role in securing a future where both people and ...

As we celebrate World Wetlands Day 2025, (Sunday, February 2) under the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”, we recognize wetlands' critical role in sustaining biodiversity, human ...