This is very crucial to the billion dollar seafood industry. Not only do wetlands vastly contribute to Louisiana's prosperous seafood industry, they serve numerous other purposes. Wetlands are sponge-like, in that they soak up rain to help prevent possible floods. Pollution is also removed in the wetlands before it gets into the rivers and into the lakes. This is highly important because wetlands provide water for people who drink from wells.
Wetlands are the ideal homes for a great variety of wildlife species.
Numerous breeds of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals are in abundance there. Some actually make their homes in the wetlands, while others use the wetlands as a rest area on their migratory route. These species are very dependent on their habitat. Sabine National Wildlife Refuge- often thought of as one of Louisiana's most visited tourist attractions. Close-up views of birds and other animals are highly common.