Wetlands, marshes and mangrove forests might seem simple expanses of muddy water, but are really complex eco-systems teeming with life. But the demands of mankind and global warming are threatening their very survival. In this edition of Space we look at how satellites are being used to better understand the problems and find the solutions.
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