World Wetlands Day 2026: Check 5 fascinating facts

World Wetlands Day 2026: Check 5 fascinating facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Jan 28, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Wetlands Day Every year, World Wetlands Day 2026 is observed on February 2 around the world to celebrate the unique semi-aquatic ecosystems around the globe Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What are wetlands? Wetlands are an ecosystem where water covers the soil in various places creating a unique place, known to be rich in nutrients, but also where many animals Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Types of wetlands There are different types of wetlands around the world including not only mangroves but also marshes, swamps and coral reefs too Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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