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Wetlands on campus
This photo was taken Jan 19 and captures the wetland that lies on the edge of UNCW's campus. Eastern wetlands like this one play a major role as an ecosystem as well as flood control. Wetlands provide a vast ecosystem of plants and animals that thrive in moist environments. they can be used as nurseries for freshwater fish and amphibians. they also supply food and cover for the waterfowl in the area. When rain occurs, The wetlands allow the water to collect in one area and begin slowly dispersing back to the nearest body of water. The water travels through layers of sediment that remove toxins and unwanted materials out of the water before it returns to the rivers. This natural process helps decrease the amount of runoff that enters the rivers.
Wetlands on campus
This photo was taken Jan 19 and captures the wetland that lies on the edge of UNCW's campus. Eastern wetlands like this one play a major role as an ecosystem as well as flood control. Wetlands provide a vast ecosystem of plants and animals that thrive in moist environments. they can be used as nurseries for freshwater fish and amphibians. they also supply food and cover for the waterfowl in the area. When rain occurs, The wetlands allow the water to collect in one area and begin slowly dispersing back to the nearest body of water. The water travels through layers of sediment that remove toxins and unwanted materials out of the water before it returns to the rivers. This natural process helps decrease the amount of runoff that enters the rivers.