| Hammar Marsh | |||
| Land cover Category | 1977 (km2) | 1985 (km2) | 1985 (km2) |
| Permanent Marsh | 1632 | 2347 | 60 |
| Seasonal Marsh/Agriculture | 286 | 339 | 210 |
| Open Water | 1933 | 694 | 112 |
| Total Permanent Wetland | 3565 | 3041 | 172 |
| Qurnah Marsh | |||
| Permanent Marsh | 2765 | 3244 | 82 |
| Seasonal Marsh/Agriculture | 380 | 190 | 689 |
| Open Water | 646 | 203 | 66 |
| Total Permanent Wetland | 3411 | 3447 | 148 |
| Hawizeh Marsh | |||
| Permanent Marsh | 2408 | 2496 | 973 |
| Seasonal Marsh/Agriculture | 286 | 224 | 507 |
| Open Water | 785 | 766 | 173 |
| Total Permanent Wetland | 3193 | 3262 | 1146 |