Understanding social knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards marine biodiversity: The case of tegnùe in Italy

Tonin, Stefania; Lucaroni, Greti

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.02.019

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“…In third place, in the ranking of categories formed based on the inland student sample associations, is the category "term is unknown" (5.43%). Due to the percentage of students in this sample who are completely unfamiliar with the Wadden Sea, this finding is a further confirmation of the results already discussed and are consistent with the literature [85]. Furthermore, they illustrate a high degree of unfamiliarity on an experiential level.…”

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“…In another study in the context of the perception of marine ecosystems, it was similarly demonstrated that the level of notoriety is an important prerequisite for awareness [84]. In general, some marine habitats with their special features seem to be unknown in the general population [85]. Another indication of this is the category "ships" (5.63%), which was only mentioned frequently in the inland sample.…”

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confidence: 92%

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Students’ Word Associations with Different Terms Related to the Wadden Sea: Does the Place of Residence (Coast or Inland) Have an Influence?

Schmäing

Grotjohann

2021

Education Sciences

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This paper presents students’ word associations with terms regarding the Wadden Sea. A continuous free word-association method was used in which the students from secondary schools (n = 3119, average age: 13.54 years) reported their associations with the stimulus words Wadden Sea, mudflat hiking tour, and tides in written form. Data were collected from students living close to the Wadden Sea and from students living inland. We performed a quantitative content analysis including the corresponding formation of categories. In addition, students’ school, out-of-school with the class, and private experiences the Wadden Sea ecosystem were recorded. The study shows that not only subject-related concepts should be considered at different levels, but non-subject-related aspects as well. The associations of the inland and non-inland students are statistically significantly different. The Wadden Sea and its biome were found to be completely unknown to some students. Students’ school, out-of-school with the class, and private experiences of the wetlands are also very mixed, regarding their Wadden Sea visitation frequency, and surprisingly cannot be directly derived from their place of residence. This research makes an important contribution towards the design of future biology didactic studies on the Wadden Sea.

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Students’ Word Associations with Different Terms Related to the Wadden Sea: Does the Place of Residence (Coast or Inland) Have an Influence?

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Grotjohann

2021

Education Sciences

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“…The observed marine habitats in the analysed coast are of considerable importance for the maintenance of marine biodiversity supplying several ecological functions as nursery for fish food, phytodepuration capacity of marine waters, containment of storm surges, for increasing the landscape-perceptive value and tourism appeal, among others [29,30]. Reducing the loss of natural habitats cover and quality represent, here and in general, a huge challenge in science, conservation and management [23], and this work support effective conservation measures.…”

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confidence: 61%

“…In particular, the delineation of critical habitats represents an important step [4,17]. Besides ecological knowledge, to preserve marine environments and to develop sustainable activities it is also necessary to engage some focused communities and stakeholders in the process of safeguarding activities [29,30].…”

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Towards new marine-coastal Natura 2000 sites in the central Adriatic Sea.

Carranza

Chiuchiarelli

Francesco

et al. 2020

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LIFE17 NAT/IT/000565 CALLIOPE aims to improve the coast-sea regional natural connectivity by improving the Natura 2000 Network. The main objectives are: improving the biodiversity knowledge of marine environments, testing integrated management strategies to increase the conservation of coastal-marine biodiversity and supporting the preparation of a Coastal Action Plan for the Abruzzo Region. We identified and mapped the HD-1110 here dominated by Cymodocea nodosa, the HD-1160 with the presence Zostera noltii and in correspondence of rocky environments the HD-1170.

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“…The understanding of the perceptions of divers who have visited or regularly visit diving locations near coastal cities is important for ensuring the sustainable development of marine ecotourism. These studies can support governments and tourism managers in the implementation of policies that reduce the impact of tourism on marine and coastal ecosystems (Brander et al, 2007;Tonin & Lucaroni, 2017). This type of policies benefits the society, including income for fishing communities and diving schools, as well as improving DIVERS PERCEPTIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MANAGEMENT IN THE CEARÁ STATE COAST, BRAZIL leisure quality and environmental awareness for visitors (Asafu-Adjaye & Tapsuwan, 2008;Bennett & Dearden, 2014a;Mundet Ribera, 2001).…”

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Divers Perceptions and Implications for Sustainable Tourism Management in the Ceará State Coast, Brazil

Pantalena¹,

Soares²,

Rodrigues³

2020

ACMAR

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The analysis of the perceptions of divers can be a useful tool for developing sustainable tourism. Despite its importance, there is still little understanding of the role of perceptions of environmental and infrastructure problems in the improvement of diving tourism in developing countries. This study assesses the perceptions of 140 divers regarding different diving sites in the Ceará State Coast, northeastern Brazil. The results indicate that, despite the existence of 32 diving sites, only the Marine Protected Area (MPA) was regularly visited. This area was classified as “good/very good” in terms of its marine biodiversity. One of its particularities is the presence of reef environments. The divers gave the boats, and the operations of embarking and disembarking a “bad/poor” rating. Moreover, travel times and the presence of marine litter and abandoned fishing nets were considered as “reasonable/medium”. Finally, this study discusses various strategies for preserving tropical marine biodiversity and maximizing the enjoyment of divers. These include the monitoring of illegal fishing, implementing the management plan of MPA, and improvements to the diving infrastructure. Understanding the preferences of recreational divers regarding dive experiences can strengthen sustainable tourism and be of great importance to the support of public policies and coastal management. Keywords: diving tourism, coastal management, marine protected areas, coastal tourism.

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Understanding social knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards marine biodiversity: The case of tegnùe in Italy

Cited by 47 publications

References 44 publications

Students’ Word Associations with Different Terms Related to the Wadden Sea: Does the Place of Residence (Coast or Inland) Have an Influence?

Students’ Word Associations with Different Terms Related to the Wadden Sea: Does the Place of Residence (Coast or Inland) Have an Influence?

Towards new marine-coastal Natura 2000 sites in the central Adriatic Sea.

Divers Perceptions and Implications for Sustainable Tourism Management in the Ceará State Coast, Brazil

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