Every year World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2 February to raise awareness about the value and importance of wetlands for humanity. This year the focus is on the role wetlands play in disaster risk reduction and how they aid us in coping with extreme weather events.
The Two Oceans Aquarium has written a fantastic blog on “11 reasons why wetlands are vital for humans and animals”. Please follow the link below, and spread the word today about the importance of wetlands!
http://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/11-reasons-why-wetlands-are-vital-for-humans-and-animals