The bar-tailed godwit -- What are wetlands? -- The importance of wetlands -- The destruction of wetlands -- The Everglades : a wetland in crisis -- Restoring the Everglades -- The Arcata Marsh -- The Arcata Marsh at work -- Is there hope for the bar-tailed godwit?
Summary
Examines the wetlands of the world, discussing their history, geography, geology, biodiversity, and ecological value, including information on the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.