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World Wetlands Day, Tue Feb 2nd, 2021
Not only do wetland ecosystems support a host of animal and plant life – but they are critically important for the survival humans too, from the mitigation of Climate Change to the protection of human settlements from floods. If we protect wetlands, we also protect our planet and ourselves.
Wetlands in UAE:
Wetlands of International Importance (also known as, Ramsar sites):
Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah, Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary, Dubai.
Mangrove and Alhafeya Protected Area in Khor Kalba, Sharjah.
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubai.
Sir Bu Nair Island Protected Area, Sharjah.
