How Does the Public
Believe MPAs Affect Quality of Life?
Often public knowledge and perceptions are based on limited information
that may be from unreliable sources. This information gap may lead to
assumptions that may not be completely accurate. It is important for
MPA managers to identify the actual and perceived effects that the MPA
will have on stakeholders' quality of life in order to better understand
expectations and effectively address management issues in a more supportive
environment.
How Can Knowing This Help Me?
Determining how members of the community believe MPAs may affect their quality of life might help managers
- Identify potential areas of conflict
- Determine major issues within the community related to MPAs
- Understand the basis of concern
- Direct education and outreach efforts
What Are Some Tools I Can Use?
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