FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- World Wetlands Day is February 2nd. EARTHCARE and the Sustainable/EcoTourism Committee in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism has information on wetlands and their importance available at the Post Office in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

For the kids there will be Flip Books to build. The theme for 2012 is "Wetland Tourism: A Great Experience, Responsible tourism supports wetlands and people". Gail Woon, representative from EARTHCARE said, "We are pleased to be able to provide information to the public on wetlands because the Bahamas is a signatory to the RAMSAR Convention which is devoted to protecting valuable wetland areas around the world. Our country faces serious challenges in this regard when one looks at developments in Bimini and Guana Cay to name a few. We especially thank the Post Master, Debbie Pennerman and the helpful staff at the Post Office. "

According the Ramsar World Wetlands Day 2012 leaflet, "Wetlands and their wildlife are a key part of the global tourism experience." On Grand Bahama Island we have underground cave systems at the Lucayan National Park, the marine turtles and brain corals at the Peterson's Cay National Park and bird watching on our wetlands. "The world's Ramsar Sites and other wetlands have much to offer the adventurous tourist."

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