Geoethics."the values which underpin appropriate behaviors and practices, wherever human activities interact with the Earth system" -IAPG
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EnvironmentWetlands are an essential part of the coastline. They are highly productive ecosystems home to numerous essential such as juvenile blue crab and mussels. The wetland species are not only commercially important but are essential for improving water quality through nutrient absorption and pollutant adsorption.
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SocietyGenerations of people have organized their lives around the daily ebb and flow of tides and the seasonal cycles of creatures which inhabit wetlands to sustain their families. Marshes too have been a place of settlement for people escaping persecution. For those living beyond the coastal zone still benefit from ecosystem services such as flood mitigation and carbon sequestration.
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EconomyUnfortunately, in many places, wetlands are considered unproductive land which has been repeatedly drained and cut off from the sea for centuries. Coastal communities continue to build homes and other important infrastructure in and around the wetlands. Endangering not only the wetland ecosystems but putting human lives at risk from rising tides.
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We Promise You Geoethical SolutionsGeoethical considerations permeate all our projects at Wetland Mappers. No work would be complete without assessing the implications that our work has on all three pillars of geoethics: the environment, society, and the economy. We strive to provide you with information to make informed decisions that support your needs without compromising that of the natural and built worlds.
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