Ocean Lovers - Angel Fish Flag CCL by Selva Ozelli for the National Lighthouse Museum

World Wetlands Day 2026 will be observed on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the National Lighthouse Museum with the Angel Fish Flag CCL by Selva Ozelli 2026 Theme The official theme for 2026 is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage". This theme highlights the deep-rooted connection between wetlands and the cultural practices, traditions, and indigenous knowledge systems of communities worldwide. It aims to spotlight the role of traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity. Wetlands of Staten Island https://www.nawm.org/wetlandsonestop/staten_island_brochure.pdf Article: https://www.trvst.world/environment/restoring-wetlands-through-the-lens-of-cultural-heritage/ Interview: https://www.trvst.world/climate-change/interview-dr-dorothy-peteet/