An important wetland in Ghana is under siege. Researchers investigate the real issues

By: Stephen Leonard Mensah, University of Memphis; Louis Kusi Frimpong, University of Environment and Sustainable Development , and Seth Asare Okyere, University of Pittsburgh, The Conversation

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Published: November 27, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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By Stephen Leonard Mensah, University of Memphis; Louis Kusi Frimpong, University of Environment and Sustainable Development , and Seth Asare Okyere, University of Pittsburgh

Wetlands are vital ecological resources that provide several benefits in urban and peri-urban areas. They slow down flood waters, and act as a source of fishing and farming livelihoods. They also provide socio-cultural benefits for local communities. But some of these valuable ecosystems, due to their presence in prime locations, are …

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