WETLANDS IN JAMAICA

"Jamaica�s wetlands in need of care�   This is a headline in one of Jamaica's daily newspaper.

Dr Mona Webber, ACADEMIC co-ordinator for the University of the West Indies Port Royal Marine Laboratory, has called on Government and other stakeholders to place greater emphasis on protecting the island�s wetlands. �Failure to do so could result in a number of problems,�   This webquest is designed to look at some of the problems facing Wetlands in Jamaica.

Top Ten Wetland Facts

1. Wetlands are found all over the world

2. Wetlands keep our water clean

3. Wetlands are valuable wildlife habitat

4. Wetlands can help to reduce flooding

5. Wetlands are great places to have fun

6. Wetlands make great outdoor classrooms

7. Wetlands can help treat wastewater

8. Wetlands help to replenish groundwater

9. Wetlands help to guard against erosion

10. Wetlands all around the world continue to disappear

Prepare to go on a very exciting journey to find out:

Why are they important?

Names of seven wetlands in Jamaica

Three threats against wetlands in Jamaica

LET US GET READY TO BEGIN!!!!!!!