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Environmental and social perceptions of the new anchorage area of Culatra Island (Ria Formosa, Portugal)
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O plano de gestão do Parque Natural da Ria Formosa estabelece áreas de ancoragem distribuídas por todo o sistema lagunar. A Associação de Moradores da Ilha da Culatra é a primeira a candidatar-se à construção e exploração de uma área de ancoradouro na Ria Formosa. As percepções ambientais e sociais relativas à nova área de ancoradouro da Culatra foram analisadas através de um processo participativo baseado em questionários estruturados. Especificamente, os inquiridos foram divididos em quatro grupos denominados academia, utilizadores de embarcações, ilhéus e administração pública. Todos preencheram o mesmo questionário que abrangia questões ambientais, socioeconómicas e técnicas relativas ao local de ancoragem que está planeado construir utilizando amarrações ecológicas e recifes artificiais como poitas. Os dados foram analisados através de análise estatística, com uma Análise da Componentes Principais para visualizar as relações entre as respostas e os grupos. Posteriormente, as perguntas foram analisadas uma a uma para compreender as perceções dos inquiridos sobre o projecto. Os resultados destacaram o conhecimento comum em torno dos recursos naturais presentes na Ria Formosa. No entanto, observou-se uma falta de informação sobre a sua importância e necessidade de os proteger. A área de ancoragem é vista como uma útil na transição verde da ilha, principalmente pelo grupo de ilhéus. A academia, a administração pública e o grupo de utilizadores de barcos mostraram opiniões mistas sobre a utilidade do projecto para a transição verde. É necessário um apoio mais amplo para que o local de ancoradouro seja aceite e útil, e as acções de co-gestão precisam de implementar uma abordagem holística que envolva todas as partes interessadas.
The Ria Formosa Natural Park management plan establishes anchorage areas distributed all over the lagoon system. The Culatra Island Residence Association is the first to apply for building and exploitation of an anchorage area in the Ria Formosa. Environmental and social perceptions of the new anchorage area for Culatra were explored through a participatory process based on structured questionnaires. Specifically, respondents were divided in four groups named academia, boat user, islander, and public administration. All completed the same questionnaire that covered environmental, socio-economic, and technical questions regarding the anchorage site that is planned to be constructed with eco-moorings and artificial reefs as weight blocks. Data was analysed through statistical analysis, with a Principal Component Analysis to visualise the relationships between answers and groups. Afterwards, questions were analysed one by one to understand what respondents perceive about the project. Results highlighted the common knowledge around the natural resources present in Ria Formosa. However, a lack of information regarding their importance and necessity to protect them has emerged. The anchorage area is perceived as a useful tool to help the green transition of the island, mainly by the islander group. The academia, public administration, and boat user group showed mixed opinions on the usefulness of the project towards the green transition. A wider support is needed for the anchorage site to be accepted and useful, and the co-management actions need to implement a holistic approach that involves all stakeholders.
The Ria Formosa Natural Park management plan establishes anchorage areas distributed all over the lagoon system. The Culatra Island Residence Association is the first to apply for building and exploitation of an anchorage area in the Ria Formosa. Environmental and social perceptions of the new anchorage area for Culatra were explored through a participatory process based on structured questionnaires. Specifically, respondents were divided in four groups named academia, boat user, islander, and public administration. All completed the same questionnaire that covered environmental, socio-economic, and technical questions regarding the anchorage site that is planned to be constructed with eco-moorings and artificial reefs as weight blocks. Data was analysed through statistical analysis, with a Principal Component Analysis to visualise the relationships between answers and groups. Afterwards, questions were analysed one by one to understand what respondents perceive about the project. Results highlighted the common knowledge around the natural resources present in Ria Formosa. However, a lack of information regarding their importance and necessity to protect them has emerged. The anchorage area is perceived as a useful tool to help the green transition of the island, mainly by the islander group. The academia, public administration, and boat user group showed mixed opinions on the usefulness of the project towards the green transition. A wider support is needed for the anchorage site to be accepted and useful, and the co-management actions need to implement a holistic approach that involves all stakeholders.
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Eco-mooring Green energy transition Stakeholders Co-management Participatory process Questionnaires