Yes, *peatlands are a type of wetland* consisting of areas of land with layers of accumulated organic surface material in a state of decay (known as peat). 🧐 Did you know? *Wetlands* are fresh or saltwater *marshes*, *lakes*, *rivers*, *floodplains*, *peatlands* and *swamps*, *estuaries*, *mangroves*, *lagoons* and *coral reefs* that are *permanently or temporarily submerged under water*. Here are 5 benefits of *wetlands*: 🦀 *Nurture* diverse plant and animal species 🍲 *Provide* food and livelihoods for local communities 💧 *Improve* water quality and availability 📉 *Reduce* the risk of flooding 🌳 *Store* vast quantities of carbon, mitigating climate change