It was developed in collaboration with The Ohio State University Olentangy River Wetlands and Research Park in Columbus, and was videotaped entirely at the Olentangy Wetlands.
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Swamps, Marshes, Ocean inlets…All of these are wetlands, which have standing water and are not deep
Watch VideoHydro periods are a fingerprint on how wetlands receive their water: from river overflows, rain, or runoff. To understand a particular wetland, scientists must understand where the water comes from, and to figure out if a wetland is OPEN or CLOSED.
Watch VideoSoil in wetlands lack oxygen, making the soil appear darker. Because of the lack of oxygen, plant matter doesn’t break down as fast.
Watch VideoDifferent types of plants grow in wetlands according to the shape of the wetland, shoreline (slopes – steep and shallow), as well as climate and soil ph
Watch VideoSoil particles flow into a wetland, can be stirred up, or can sink to the bottom
Watch VideoWetlands produce four grams of carbon per square meter per day, or 15,000 pounds of plant material a year – twice that of a forest.
Watch VideoA healthy wetland will have ample insects, and won’t be a breeding ground for mosquitoes
Watch VideoWetlands are home to healthy bacteria, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds
Watch VideoWetlands boast huge productivity, a diverse fauna and a stable environment for plants and wildlife
Watch VideoPlants with roots in the water can grow up through the water, or can grow as algae, which can break off and float to the surface
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