1. The perception of aquaculture on the Swedish West Coast.
- Author
-
Thomas JE, Nordström J, Risén E, Malmström ME, and Gröndahl F
- Subjects
- Animals, Biodiversity, Female, Humans, Male, Perception, Public Opinion, Sweden, Aquaculture, Conservation of Natural Resources
- Abstract
Efforts are on the way on the Swedish West Coast to develop the capacity for cultivation of marine resources, notably of kelps. Given that this is a region of great natural and national heritage, public opposition to marine developments has been identified as a possible risk factor. This survey thus sought to shed light on awareness levels, perceptions of different types of aquaculture and on reactions to a scenario depicting future aquaculture developments on the West Coast. When asked about their general opinions of aquaculture, respondents tended to be favourable though a majority chose neutral responses. On the whole, respondents were favourable to the depicted scenario. Finally, it was found that the high-awareness group tended to be more supportive than the low or medium-awareness groups, hinting at the benefits of increasing awareness to reduce public aversion and to support a sustainable development of aquaculture on the Swedish West Coast.
- Published
- 2018
- Full Text
- View/download PDF