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Abstract

Preliminary research has shown that blue spaces provide many bene ts to health and well-being. In response to the call for a deeper investigation into this area of inquiry, the current study seeks input from those (N=37) who live on islands in the Northeast region of the United States. Previous ndings about the signi cance of having access to nature, identifying it as a favorite part and most in uential reason for living on an island, were rea rmed. Distinctions between island and mainland life were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of community. This study also brought to light participants' grave concerns about issues such as housing costs, overdevelopment of the island, and the impact of tourism, providing a multifaceted view of life in an island blue space. It is hoped that these ndings contribute to a deeper understanding of living in a blue space that can be applied to both island and non-island populations.