Reasons for depletion of wetlands Excessive pollutants (Industrial effluents, domestic waste, agricultural runoff etc.) are dumped into wetlands beyond the recycling capacity. Habitat destruction and deforestation create ecological imbalance by altering the population of wetland species. Conversion of wetlands for agriculture and encroachment by public and mafia. Overfishing and fish farming (Aquaculture). Overgrazing in marshy soils. Removal of sand from beds near seas makes the wetland vulnerable to wave action and tidal bore. 411 views06:36
