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People around the world will come together to celebrate one of the most important ecosystems on the planet on the 2nd of February.
Wetlands are relied on by half of the world's plants and animals, according to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT).
They say the number of wetlands in the UK is shrinking, with 90% being lost in the last 100 years.
De-Graft has been finding out why this is happening and what is being done to help.

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