Wetlands are restoring mangroves in West Africa, and working as sequester of carbon in Nordic-Baltic region. Coastal wetlands such as salt marshes, mangroves, sea grass beds, and coral reefs act like shock absorbers. Wetlands of Bangladesh support agriculture, fisheries, and natural vegetation, and maintain soil structure that is distinctive from that of surrounding uplands. Land and water managers must pay attention to issues related to wetlands eco-systems. Implementing a comprehensive scientific inquiry, hydrodynamic analysis, modeling of the physical effects on wetlands, wetlands mapping, monitoring and protecting through geographical information system, remote sensing, and further research should be included.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 31, 2019 17:48 UTC