introduction to wetlands “hawai’i’s wetland ecosystems”
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Introduction to Wetlands“Hawai’i’s Wetland Ecosystems”
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Topics We’ll Cover
• What is a wetland?• What are the wetlands of Hawai‘i?• What does a wetland food chain look
like?• What is the flow of energy in a
wetland?
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What is a Wetland?
Wetlands are areas of land where water covers the soil or is present at or near the soil surface for all or
parts of the year.
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Wetland functions
1. Provide habitat
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Wetland functions
1. Provide habitat2. Natural water filter to trap
sediment, nutrients and chemicals
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Wetland functions
1. Provide habitat2. Natural water filter to trap
sediment, nutrients and chemicals
3. Flood protection
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Wetland functions
1. Provide habitat2. Natural water filter to trap
sediment, nutrients and chemicals
3. Flood protection4. Reduce erosion5. Storm protection
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Wetlands of Hawai‘i
Kawai Nui Marsh, O‘ahu
Kealia Pond NWR, Maui
Hanalei NWR, Kaua‘i
James Campbell NWR, O‘ahu
Kakahaia NWR, Moloka‘i
…andmany more!
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Wetland Species
Indigenous or Native Species
an organism that arrived at one place from somewhere else on its own, without man’s aid (may reside elsewhere in the world)
Non-Native Species an organism that has
been accidentally or deliberately transported to its new location
akulikuli
akulikuli kai
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The Food Chain(Consumers)
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The Food Chain(Decomposers)
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The End