wetland

A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands.

"Local communities in Mauritius have been aware of oil contamination in the mangrove wetlands since the Wakashio spill, but no official confirmation had been made regarding the source," Dr Scarlett said.

The Crooked Tree Village Council welcomed the research team and permitted them to map and excavate in the wetlands around their community.

Peatlands are wetlands characterised by waterlogged conditions and are known carbon stores.

You’ll see egrets and herons in the tidal wetlands of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge and perhaps even snowy plovers nestling in the dunes or pecking for insects in the wet sand.