User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao

User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao

Mediante encuestas a 250 usuarios de recursos cos­teros se evaluó la percepción sobre necesidades adminis­trativas de la costa de Curaçao. Se halló tasas general­ mente superiores al 70 % de apoyo a diversas medidas que restringen la pesca de invertebrados y peces, así como la construcción de edific...

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Autores principales: Debrot, Adolphe O., Nagelkerken, Ivan
Formato: Online
Idioma:eng
Publicado: Universidad de Costa Rica 2000
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rbt/article/view/29340
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spelling RBT293402022-05-12T20:31:52Z User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao Debrot, Adolphe O. Nagelkerken, Ivan Caribbean coral reef fisheries user perceptions coastal resources management Public environmental awareness and support for management measures are key determinants of the scope for successful implementation of natural resource management. To assess user perceptions and opinions on resource state and potential management options for the coastal zone of Curaçao, we queried 250 coastal resource users from around the island (sport divers, part-time artisanal fishermen and recreational boaters) using ques­tionnaires. There is wide awareness of a long-term decline in coastal resource condition as measured by various indicators. Even among fishermen there was wide awareness of anthropogenic contributors to the decline, broad agreement of management measures required and a general willingness to contribute to management by means of annual license fees. Some of the more salient findings include the endorsement by fishermen of the current ban on spearfishing (81%), the regulation of the beach seine fishery for scad (77%), the introduction of fish reserves (72%), special protection for sea turtles (90%), conch (82%), and lobsters (72%), and notable support for grad­ual elimination of trap fisheries (45%). Also, both divers (65%) and boaters (92%) expressed the importance to them of an attractive coastline, with both groups expressing preference for natural (un-built) coastline (>74%) above other categories. Management based on the concept "user pays", as already implemented in the Nether­ lands Antilles on Saba and Bonaire, is well supported by the resource user public. A review of other main con­straints such as finances and institutional capacity, shows that conditions are quite favorable for implementation of new legislation. Modern coral reef management is urgently needed in Curaçao to safeguard a key natural resource and concerted action is called for on the part of government agencies, legislators and elected officials. Mediante encuestas a 250 usuarios de recursos cos­teros se evaluó la percepción sobre necesidades adminis­trativas de la costa de Curaçao. Se halló tasas general­ mente superiores al 70 % de apoyo a diversas medidas que restringen la pesca de invertebrados y peces, así como la construcción de edificios en la costa. El concepto de que el usuario debe pagar por los recursos que uti­liza fue bien recibido y esto debe ser tomado en cuenta por las autoridades ante la urgente necesidades de medidas protectoras del ambiente en esta región. Universidad de Costa Rica 2000-12-01 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Article application/pdf https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rbt/article/view/29340 Revista de Biología Tropical; Vol. 48 No. S1 (2000): Vol. 48, Supplement 1 (2000): 29th Meeting of the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC); 95–106 Revista de Biología Tropical; Vol. 48 Núm. S1 (2000): Vol. 48, Suplemento 1 (2000): 29ava reunión de la Asociación de los Laboratorios Marinos del Caribe (ALMC); 95–106 Revista Biología Tropical; Vol. 48 N.º S1 (2000): Vol. 48, Supplement 1 (2000): 29th Meeting of the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC); 95–106 2215-2075 0034-7744 10.15517/rbt.v48i1 eng https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rbt/article/view/29340/29434 Copyright (c) 2000 Revista de Biología Tropical http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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author Debrot, Adolphe O.
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User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao
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Nagelkerken, Ivan
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description Mediante encuestas a 250 usuarios de recursos cos­teros se evaluó la percepción sobre necesidades adminis­trativas de la costa de Curaçao. Se halló tasas general­ mente superiores al 70 % de apoyo a diversas medidas que restringen la pesca de invertebrados y peces, así como la construcción de edificios en la costa. El concepto de que el usuario debe pagar por los recursos que uti­liza fue bien recibido y esto debe ser tomado en cuenta por las autoridades ante la urgente necesidades de medidas protectoras del ambiente en esta región.
title User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao
title_short User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao
title_full User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao
title_fullStr User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao
title_full_unstemmed User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao
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title_alt User perceptions on coastal resource state and management options in Curaçao
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url https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rbt/article/view/29340
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