...wave damage, erosion control, groundwater recharge, timber and other natural products, accumulation of peat, livestock grazing, fishing and shellfishing,...recreation, aesthetics, education, and scientific research. Adamus et al. (1987) listed the following key functions and values of wetlands: ground water recharge...

...(ozone layer) Socioeconomic values Flood control Wave damage protection Erosion control Groundwater recharge and water supply Timber and other natural...Recreation Aesthetics Education and scientific research Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service (1984b). that are particularly good converters of solar energy...