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Mudflats are typically important regions for wildlife, supporting a large population, although levels of biodiversity are not particularly high. They are often of particular importance to migratory birds.
The maintenance of mudflats are important in preventing coastal erosion. However, mudflats worldwide are under threat from predicted sealevel rises, land claims for development, dredging due to shipping purposes, and pollution.
See also wetland
Landforms