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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Coral Reefs
in Hawai`i’s Priority SitesApril 4, 2014
PIFSCCindy Grace-McCaskey
Leila SievanenJoint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research
University of Hawai`i&
Human Dimensions Research ProgramNOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
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Project background• Stemmed from collaboration with HDAR and TNC
• South Kohala Conservation Action Planning (CAP) process
• Contributes to research in Hawai`i’s coral reef priority sites
• Pelekane Bay-Puako-Anaeho`omalu Bay (South Kohala)
• Ka`anapali-Kahekili (West Maui)
• Funded by NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
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Survey design
• At least 200 intercept surveys per site
• Hired local contractors to administer surveys to residents and knowledgeable repeat visitors
• Spread out over 6 months to capture seasonal variability
• Goal: To better understand resource users’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAPs) of coral reefs in priority sites.
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Survey topics
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 4
• Site use patterns
• Knowledge about site conditions
• Potential threats to resources
• Potential management strategies
• Marine managed areas
• Benefits/services
• Knowledge of planning activities
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South Kohala• Nov. 9, 2012 – Apr. 19, 2013• Mehana Consulting
administered surveys• 18 access points, 202
surveys• Stratified by
• time of day• week day vs. weekend/holiday,• shoreline type (rocky vs.
sandy)
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 5
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Demographics
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 6
n = 190
n = 198
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Demographics
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 7
n = 185
n = 185
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Site use patterns
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 8
78.4%70.6%
62.4%
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Site conditions
How much do you know about the following conditions along the South Kohala Coast?
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Site conditionsIn your opinion, the condition of __________ along the South
Kohala Coast is…
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U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 11
Potential threats
To what extent is _______ occurring along the South Kohala Coast?
78.0%
69.0%65.9%
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U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 13
Support for management strategies
%
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Sources of coral reef information
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 14
n = 67
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Participation in planning activities
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 15
n = 194
n = 91
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Additional points…
• Lack of knowledge and understanding of watershed concept
• Unsustainable fishing practices perceived as one of several threats
• MPAs are perceived to be one of several potential useful management practices
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 16
Report is in internal review… Stay tuned!