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The ecological importance of various wetlands toward biodiversity contribution is well documented by different agencies. These areas provide suitable habitats for fish, micro‐ and macro‐flora and fauna, and act as a wintering ground for a variety of migratory and residential birds (Gilver and Mclnnes 1994; Gopal and Chauhan 2006; Alongi 2009). In addition, wetlands trap a large amount of carbon, silts, and various pollutants, and maintain the quality of water (Manson et al. 2005).