The Louisiana coast has lost, and continues to lose, many of its wetlands.Much of the loss has resulted from human activity, including building of levees and other flood control structures, carrying out oil exploration and production, and dredging canals for boat traffic.The lost wetlands provided many ecological services, including flood control, fish production, water purification, wildlife habitat, and carbon storage.What factor was most likely not considered when choices were made to replace Louisiana wetlands with human-made structures?

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The economic value of ecosystem services provided by wetlands was most likely not considered when replacing Louisiana wetlands with human-made structures, as the focus was often on immediate economic benefits or infrastructure needs rather than the long-term ecological and economic benefits provided by wetlands.

The Louisiana Coast Has Lost, and Continues to Lose, Many