Human Dimensions of Coral Reef Social-Ecological Systems

Kittinger, John N.; Finkbeiner, Elena M.; Glazier, Edward W.; Crowder, Larry B.

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“…3), more similar to SES models (e.g., Bodin and Tengö 2012, Kittinger et al 2012, McGinnis and Ostrom 2014, http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol21/iss4/art6/ Bundy et al 2016 than to the initial model for the Bering Sea Project. Studying these additional influences (within and among the boxes in Fig.…”

Section: Why a Broader Conception Of Ecosystem-human Influences Is Nementioning

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“…ipbes.net). The inclusion of social science topics and practitioners in ecosystem research programs recognizes the importance of societal factors in shaping human interactions with ecosystems and the ecosystems themselves (e.g., Levin et al 2009, 2014, Kittinger et al 2012, Loomis and Paterson 2014. These efforts are based on the premise that natural-social connections exist, that humans and the environment affect one another, and that these interactions are substantial enough to cause variability and change in both realms (e.g., Alberti et al 2011).…”

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Strong connections, loose coupling: the influence of the Bering Sea ecosystem on commercial fisheries and subsistence harvests in Alaska

Haynie¹,

Huntington²

2016

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Section: Why a Broader Conception Of Ecosystem-human Influences Is Nementioning

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Strong connections, loose coupling: the influence of the Bering Sea ecosystem on commercial fisheries and subsistence harvests in Alaska

Haynie¹,

Huntington²

2016

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“…Within conservation, there are at least two existing frameworks for measuring HWB. The first builds on a review of the social impacts of protected areas [42] and the second builds on the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment's definition of HWB [43]. Determining what to measure within HWB based on the social impacts of protected areas may bias the results towards protected areas issues and could overlook the body of literature on measuring HWB outside conservation and focal areas such as social cohesion.…”

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Focal Areas for Measuring the Human Well-Being Impacts of a Conservation Initiative

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Within conservation, the need to measure the impacts on people from conservation initiatives such as projects and programs is growing, but understanding and measuring the multidimensional impacts on human well-being from conservation initiatives is complex. To understand the constituent components of human well-being and identify which components of well-being are most common, we analyzed 31 known indices for measuring human well-being. We found 11 focal areas shared by two or more indices for measuring human well-being, and the focal areas of living standards, health, education, social cohesion, security, environment, and governance were in at least 14 of the 31 human well-being indices. We examined each of the common focal areas and assessed its relevance to measuring the human well-being impacts of a conservation initiative. We then looked for existing indices that include the relevant focal areas and recommend the use of Stiglitz et al. (2009)-a framework designed to measure economic performance and social progress-as a starting place for understanding and selecting human well-being focal areas suitable for measuring the impacts on people from a conservation initiative.

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“…Essentially, scientific evidence is expanding while attitudes in the U.S. are stagnating (Barker 2013). Moreover, perceptions and social norms function as one of several social feedback systems that affect the status of ecosystems such as coral reefs (Kittinger 2012). These dynamic interactions, while difficult to characterize, provide a holistic approach to sustainability issues.…”

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Stakeholder Perceptions and Preferences for Coral Reef Restoration and Sustainable Resource Management

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Professor Pallab Mozumder, Major ProfessorThe Florida Reef and associated human community form a unique socioecological system. While this system represents great value to society, it is exposed to high levels of vulnerability. Despite intense study of its elements, the system lacks conceptual integrity, its management is fragmented, and user valuation remains unclear.A survey using contingent valuation methods investigated stakeholders' attitudes and how much they are willing to pay for sustainable seafood, coral reef restoration, and research funding for coral reefs in southeastern Florida. Respondents expressed angst about climate change and reef conditions, and they connected reef degradation to land-based pollution and water quality. Regression analysis revealed status (income, education) as weak, indirect predictors of behavior, age as a moderating influence, and environmental and emotive factors as strong, direct predictors. One's relative attachment to ecosystems, such as coral reefs, is theorized as a motivation that displaces the expectations of traditional economic theory. iv The present investigation uses contingent valuation to assess preferences of residential reef users who live within the region adjacent to the coral reefs of Florida. TheFlorida Reef is one of the world's most popular coral reef systems in terms of tourism, and it is the only such ecosystem within the continental United States. Its popularity and its proximity to a large population are reflected in the ranking of the entire system as being under threat (Burke 2011).Although several relevant technical reports have been published within the past decade, sparse scientific literature addresses preferences and public perceptions of the Florida Reef. These reports reveal trends also appearing in the broader social science literature; namely, people lack an understanding of oceanic ecosystems; despite this knowledge deficit, they express support for oceanic conservation; and they are willing to pay more than current levies for the protection of coral reefs.The conception of the Florida Reef as one socio-ecological system is relatively new. In the academic arena, physical and social sciences traditionally have been segregated by discipline; likewise, the Florida Reef itself has been segregated into discontinuous segments to facilitate study. Mapping technology has enhanced an ability to portray both coral reef segments and the system as a whole; the first comprehensive, integrated GIS map of the Florida Reef was published the by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in 2013 (FWRI). Even the system's name is unclear, as the 3 scientific community uses "Florida Reef Tract" to refer to either the system or a northern sub-section. Hence, the current study avoids that term and favors adoption of the term "Florida Reef."Commonly associated with the Florida Keys, the Florida Reef forms an arc that parallels the Atlantic shoreline of southeastern Florida and extends north of Palm BeachCounty. This northern region lacks pr...

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Human Dimensions of Coral Reef Social-Ecological Systems

Cited by 132 publications

References 96 publications

Strong connections, loose coupling: the influence of the Bering Sea ecosystem on commercial fisheries and subsistence harvests in Alaska

Strong connections, loose coupling: the influence of the Bering Sea ecosystem on commercial fisheries and subsistence harvests in Alaska

Focal Areas for Measuring the Human Well-Being Impacts of a Conservation Initiative

Stakeholder Perceptions and Preferences for Coral Reef Restoration and Sustainable Resource Management

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