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Community sentiment on whale carcass beach burial and potential shark attraction
Regional Studies in Marine Science ( IF 2.1 ) Pub Date : 2021-05-05 , DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101817
James P. Tucker , Isaac R. Santos , Steve C. Provost , Paul A. Butcher

The disposal of whale carcasses in beach burials has raised perceptions of shark attraction to adjacent waters. Understanding the concerns and perceptions of the community is key to creating sound management practices and educational resources. We surveyed community perception of the disposal of whale carcasses and the factors influencing public opinion. Overall, the community underestimated carcass disposal costs, and considered nonviable methods (oceanic tow and carcass recycling) as their preferred options. Responses were divided into two groups: (1) those previously aware of this management issue, and (2) those unaware. The ‘aware’ group was polarised with strong opinions about the safety of beach burial and its influence on shark attraction. The source of information for respondents drove perceptions with personal opinion being the highest, followed by media, perceived natural processes, and research in the aware group. Expert opinion, and common management practice were the lowest ranked information sources suggesting a lack of access to reliable information, or a disconnect between experts and the external community. Surprisingly, 27.8% of respondents would not change their opinion based on research, emphasising the complexity of the issue and of the relationship between managers and the public. This information will assist managers in the creation of comprehensive management practices, educational resources, communication of facts, and reduction of misconceptions around the disposal of whale carcasses.



中文翻译:

鲸鱼尸体海滩葬礼和可能吸引鲨鱼的社区情绪

鲸鱼尸体在海滩埋葬中的处置提高了人们对鲨鱼吸引邻近水域的认识。了解社区的关注和看法是创建合理的管理实践和教育资源的关键。我们调查了社区对鲸鱼尸体处置的看法以及影响公众舆论的因素。总体而言,社区低估了disposal体处置成本,并认为不可行的方法(远洋拖车和recycling体回收)是他们的首选方案。响应分为两类:(1)以前知道此管理问题的人员,以及(2)不知道的人员。“意识”团体对海滩掩埋的安全性及其对鲨鱼吸引力的影响持强烈意见。受访者提供的信息来源以最高的个人意见来推动人们的看法,其次是媒体,感知的自然过程和有意识的群体中的研究。专家的意见和共同的管理实践是排名最低的信息来源,表明缺乏可靠信息的获取,或者专家与外部社区之间的脱节。出人意料的是,有27.8%的受访者不会根据研究改变他们的观点,强调了问题的复杂性以及经理与公众之间的关系。这些信息将帮助管理人员创建全面的管理实践,提供教育资源,交流事实并减少对鲸鱼尸体处置的误解。和常见的管理实践是排名最低的信息源,表明缺乏可靠信息的获取或专家与外部社区之间的脱节。出人意料的是,有27.8%的受访者不会根据研究改变他们的观点,强调了问题的复杂性以及经理与公众之间的关系。这些信息将帮助管理人员创建全面的管理实践,提供教育资源,交流事实并减少对鲸鱼尸体处置的误解。和常见的管理实践是排名最低的信息源,表明缺乏可靠信息的获取或专家与外部社区之间的脱节。出人意料的是,有27.8%的受访者不会根据研究改变他们的观点,强调了问题的复杂性以及经理与公众之间的关系。这些信息将帮助管理人员创建全面的管理实践,提供教育资源,交流事实并减少对鲸鱼尸体处置的误解。强调问题的复杂性以及经理与公众之间的关系。这些信息将帮助管理人员创建全面的管理实践,提供教育资源,交流事实并减少对鲸鱼尸体处置的误解。强调问题的复杂性以及经理与公众之间的关系。这些信息将帮助管理人员创建全面的管理实践,提供教育资源,交流事实并减少对鲸鱼尸体处置的误解。

更新日期:2021-05-17
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