In what ways are coastal wetlands ecologically important?
a) they filter freshwater and runoff before it enters the ocean
b) they are highly productive ecosystems with a great diversity of plants and animals
c) they act as a barrier to droughts and floods by absorbing water during heavy rains and releasing it during dry periods
d) they protect shorelines from erosion by dissipating wave energy
e) All of the above
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