Perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areas
The perception of ecological risks (impact and acceptability) associated with introduced marine species (IMS), what demographic variablesinfluence those perceptions, respondent’s knowledge of IMS, and people’s support for controlling introduced marine species impacts on themarine environment was exp...
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| description | The perception of ecological risks (impact and acceptability) associated with introduced marine species (IMS), what demographic variablesinfluence those perceptions, respondent’s knowledge of IMS, and people’s support for controlling introduced marine species impacts on themarine environment was explored at three locations in Western Australia: Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, Rottnest Island Marine Reserve, andHamelin Bay. Recognition that introduced marine species are an issue at state, national and international levels exists; yet often marineprotected area management plans do not reflect this recognition. Therefore, we hypothesise that there is a lack of translation of concernregarding introduced marine species as a risk into tactical objectives within marine protected area management plans. This may be due to lowstakeholder perceptions of the risk posed by introduced marine species. Survey respondents had a high level (89%) of self-rated awareness ofintroduced marine species and they also indicated (93%) a willingness to support management interventions to prevent, or control the spreadof introduced marine species in Western Australia.Our results also indicate that gender (males) and age (18–45 age group) influenced respondents’ perception of risk (impact) of IMS, yet noexamined demographic variables influenced respondents acceptability of risk. Furthermore, knowledge of introduced marine species,education level, and income variables did not influence respondents’ perception of risk (impact or acceptability). Understandingdemographic characteristics that influence participants perceptions related to introduced marine species can be useful for targeted,educational initiatives to reduce the likelihood of IMS incursions. This begins to smooth the way for management to proactively develop andimplement policies that are necessary to more fully protect the Western Australian marine environment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-862a1e64c81f485786e99a50e38b13ad2022-12-21T19:12:45ZengRegional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre (REABIC)Management of Biological Invasions1989-86492013-01-0141724http://dx.doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2013.4.1.03Perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areasAmy L. TrenouthMarnie L. CampbellThe perception of ecological risks (impact and acceptability) associated with introduced marine species (IMS), what demographic variablesinfluence those perceptions, respondent’s knowledge of IMS, and people’s support for controlling introduced marine species impacts on themarine environment was explored at three locations in Western Australia: Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, Rottnest Island Marine Reserve, andHamelin Bay. Recognition that introduced marine species are an issue at state, national and international levels exists; yet often marineprotected area management plans do not reflect this recognition. Therefore, we hypothesise that there is a lack of translation of concernregarding introduced marine species as a risk into tactical objectives within marine protected area management plans. This may be due to lowstakeholder perceptions of the risk posed by introduced marine species. Survey respondents had a high level (89%) of self-rated awareness ofintroduced marine species and they also indicated (93%) a willingness to support management interventions to prevent, or control the spreadof introduced marine species in Western Australia.Our results also indicate that gender (males) and age (18–45 age group) influenced respondents’ perception of risk (impact) of IMS, yet noexamined demographic variables influenced respondents acceptability of risk. Furthermore, knowledge of introduced marine species,education level, and income variables did not influence respondents’ perception of risk (impact or acceptability). Understandingdemographic characteristics that influence participants perceptions related to introduced marine species can be useful for targeted,educational initiatives to reduce the likelihood of IMS incursions. This begins to smooth the way for management to proactively develop andimplement policies that are necessary to more fully protect the Western Australian marine environment.http://www.reabic.net/journals/mbi/2013/1/MBI_2013_1_Trenouth_Campbell.pdfnon-indigenous speciesopinionsdemographic risk factorsmarine reservesenvironmental management |
| spellingShingle | Amy L. Trenouth Marnie L. Campbell Perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areas Management of Biological Invasions non-indigenous species opinions demographic risk factors marine reserves environmental management |
| title | Perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areas |
| title_full | Perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areas |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areas |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areas |
| title_short | Perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areas |
| title_sort | perceptions of ecological risk associated with introduced marine species in marine protected areas |
| topic | non-indigenous species opinions demographic risk factors marine reserves environmental management |
| url | http://www.reabic.net/journals/mbi/2013/1/MBI_2013_1_Trenouth_Campbell.pdf |
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