JASON Expedition: Disappearing Wetlands

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Wetlands are unique ecosystems found throughout the world that provide habitat for an incredible diversity of plants and animals. They are nurseries for countless species of fish and shellfish that we depend on for food, protect vulnerable coastlines from hurricanes and storm surges, and help filter and purify the small amount of freshwater that is found on our planet. Wetlands are also threatened ecosystems. The mission of this year’s JASON Expedition is to better understand what wetlands are, why they are disappearing, and how to best manage these ecosystems in Louisiana, in your neighborhood, and around the world.

Expedition begins in the 2004-2005 school year.