Seeing the forest for the coral trees: involvement and perceptions of reef threats among coral restoration volunteers in Roatan, Honduras DOI Creative Commons
Sierra Garcia, Antonella Rivera

Cambridge Prisms Coastal Futures, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Despite the global expansion of coral restoration initiatives that depend on volunteer divers in supporting these programs, research exploring their motivations, sentiments and knowledge remains scarce. This study employed a mixed-methods analysis surveys ( n = 83) interviews 15) heterogeneous population volunteers control group Roatan, Honduras to explore aspects. Experienced did not perceive contributions health protection as being greater than non-volunteer divers, despite displaying deeper understanding threats reefs. Notably, both new prior training experienced were more twice likely highlight reducing carbon emissions critical for health. While exhibit strong baseline awareness concern reef threats, they report participation efforts leads significant learning gains regarding conservation. The insights gained from motivations outcomes Roatan may inform similar globally, potentially impacting wide range volunteer-based ecosystem programs diver-involved projects, thereby enhancing engagement educational environmental conservation efforts.

Language: Английский

Novel marine-climate interventions hampered by low consensus and governance preparedness DOI Creative Commons
Emily Ogier, GT Pecl, Terry P. Hughes

et al.

Nature Climate Change, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Importance‐Performance Evaluation of Coral Reef Conservation in Advancing the Bioeconomy of Marine Tourism in Bali, Indonesia DOI
I Wayan Koko Suryawan, Sapta Suhardono, Van Viet Nguyen

et al.

Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 35(3)

Published: March 1, 2025

ABSTRACT This research investigates the interplay between community engagement, psychological factors, and coral reef conservation in context of Bali's marine tourism bioeconomy. By examining drivers such as belief climate change, trust government initiatives, personal experiences with pollution, we show how these social factors shape responses participation conservation. Through use Importance‐Performance Analysis logistic regression models, identify critical that either promote or impede involvement protection efforts. Key indicators assessed included: implementation nurseries, protected areas, public education campaigns, responsible workshops, volunteer programs for cleaning, incentivized actions, local committees, stakeholder engagement sessions. The findings indicated effective management strategies must address not only ecological challenges but also socio‐economic realities. Integrating insights perspectives into efforts is shown to significantly bolster their effectiveness sustainability. study highlights need adaptive approaches are informed by both data feedback, aiming cultivate resilient ecosystems communities face global change.

Language: Английский

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Coral reef conservation gaps under a socioeconomic perspective DOI
Nathalie Hilmi,

Aurélien Calas,

Emanuela Fanelli

et al.

Coral Reefs, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Challenges for coral restoration in Southwestern Atlantic reefs: guidelines for ethical and sustainable practices DOI
Miguel Mies, Guilherme Ortigara Longo, Adalto Bianchini

et al.

Biodiversity and Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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Public support for novel interventions to protect, restore, and accelerate adaptation to climate change in the Great Barrier Reef DOI Creative Commons
Henry A. Bartelet, Stewart Lockie, Brent W. Ritchie

et al.

Ocean & Coastal Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 260, P. 107489 - 107489

Published: Nov. 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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An initial fish and megafauna biomass assessment from Tanjung Bira, a remote unprotected marine area DOI
Pascal Sebastian, Rinaldi Gotama,

Qinthan Azzahra Aulia

et al.

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 72, P. 103447 - 103447

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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Seeing the forest for the coral trees: involvement and perceptions of reef threats among coral restoration volunteers in Roatan, Honduras DOI Creative Commons
Sierra Garcia, Antonella Rivera

Cambridge Prisms Coastal Futures, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Despite the global expansion of coral restoration initiatives that depend on volunteer divers in supporting these programs, research exploring their motivations, sentiments and knowledge remains scarce. This study employed a mixed-methods analysis surveys ( n = 83) interviews 15) heterogeneous population volunteers control group Roatan, Honduras to explore aspects. Experienced did not perceive contributions health protection as being greater than non-volunteer divers, despite displaying deeper understanding threats reefs. Notably, both new prior training experienced were more twice likely highlight reducing carbon emissions critical for health. While exhibit strong baseline awareness concern reef threats, they report participation efforts leads significant learning gains regarding conservation. The insights gained from motivations outcomes Roatan may inform similar globally, potentially impacting wide range volunteer-based ecosystem programs diver-involved projects, thereby enhancing engagement educational environmental conservation efforts.

Language: Английский

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