Asked by Gabriel Miranda on Jun 16, 2024

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Identify two ecological and/or economic services that are provided by estuaries,coastal wetlands,and mangrove swamps.

Ecological Services

The benefits that humans receive from natural ecosystems, including pollination, water purification, and climate regulation.

Economic Services

Economic services are activities that generate economic value or provide support to the economic infrastructure, including banking, retail, transportation, and healthcare.

Coastal Wetlands

Ecosystems located along coastlines where water and land meet, playing critical roles in flood protection, water purification, and providing habitat for diverse wildlife.

  • Elucidate the ecological and economic services provided by estuaries, coastal wetlands, and mangrove swamps.
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Kirat HanjraJun 20, 2024
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These systems filter toxic pollutants,excess plant nutrients,sediments,and other pollutants.They reduce storm damage by absorbing waves and storing excess water produced by storms.They provide food,habitats,and nursery sites for a wide variety of aquatic species.