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Coastal Wetland Habitat

Wetlands are a pivotal part of the natural system, providing tremendous benefits for coastal ecosystems and communities. They provide us with clean water, flood protection, abundant fisheries, and more.

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Left: A person underwater in fins and a snorkel holds a tray of coral fragments. Right: Pyramid-shaped structures with pieces of coral affixed to them on a reef Left: Kuleana Coral Restoration staff with coral fragment modules ready to outplant onto a reef. Right: Coral fragment modules in situ. Credit: Kuleana Coral Restoration
Klamath River surrounded by forest with mist in the background. Klamath River. Credit: Shane Anderson.
Woman holds a red drum while sitting in a blue kayak on the water Woman holds a red drum while sitting in a kayak on the water. Credit: Sandra Lewis.
Chinook salmon jump in frothy white water Chinook salmon jump in frothy white water. Credit: Laura Mahoney/USFWS