Editorial | Island Voices By Charles van Rees and Martha Kawasaki Today Updated 6:29 p.m. Wetlands, where land and water meet, are among the most productive and important ecosystems on the planet, rivaling or exceeding tropical rainforests. Read more Mahalo for reading the Honolulu Star-Advertiser! You're reading a premium story. Read the full story with our Print & Digital Subscription. Subscribe Now Log In Already a subscriber? Log in now to continue reading this story.