Public perception of development issues: impact of water pollution on a small coastal community

Tran, Kim C.; Euán, Jorge; Isla, Maria Luisa

doi:10.1016/s0964-5691(02)00077-7

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“…Thus, identifying the factors that drive differing perceptions held by distinct social groups should be a key management objective as they can offer a valuable understanding of issues, concerns and reasons behind negative perceptions. Managers may then target groups to address concerns or knowledge gaps and thus encourage more positive perceptions to develop [19,22,53,54].…”

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Social acceptability of a marine protected area: The case of Reunion Island

Thomassin

White

Stead

et al. 2010

Ocean & Coastal Management

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a b s t r a c tThis paper examines variations in social acceptability of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) prior to implementation. The influence of a number of factors, including socio-economic characteristics, perception of coral resources state of health and attitudes towards non-compliance with regulations are analysed. During May 2006, 640 questionnaires were distributed to school children around Reunion Island, Western Indian Ocean, for completion by their parents, following an informal educational activity made in school. From a 73% (n ¼ 469) response rate, results showed that 78% of participants were in favour of the MPA. Analysis further identified that those supportive of the MPA were generally from higher socio-professional categories, had a negative perception of the coral reef ecosystem's health and were not originally from Reunion. In contrast, locals (born in Reunion) from lower socio-professional categories or with no employment activity and having a positive perception of the health status of coral reefs offered no opinion on the MPA. Attitudes towards enforcement and compliance highlighted that SCUBA divers, fishers and jet skiers attributed a higher value to the protection of the coral reef environment through enforcement of MPA regulations than to their own use of the coral reef resource. When asked about the use of penalties to deter non-compliance, swimmers were awarded the lowest fines, followed by SCUBA divers, fishers then jet skiers being awarded the highest fines. Thus, the more severe the act of non-compliance by a resource user group was perceived to be, the more these users themselves disapproved of non-compliant behaviour and supported use of high penalties. The survey design through focusing on school children's parents, demonstrated a simple and cost-effective method for data collection while providing environmental education, which could be employed in similar case studies elsewhere.

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Social acceptability of a marine protected area: The case of Reunion Island

Thomassin

White

Stead

et al. 2010

Ocean & Coastal Management

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“…(Klavins et al 2000;Pardo et al 1990;Yu et al 2001;Yalcin et al 2007Yalcin et al , 2008; and the natural input of several heavy metals to soils due to pedogenesis (Facchinelli et al 2001) are the primary sources for the lithogenic and anthropogenic contribution of pollutions. It is subject to a multitude of anthropogenic impacts attributable to accelerated population growth (seven million) and development of small-scale and large-scale industries, expansion of harbors and tourism-related activities in the coastal zone, disposal of municipal wastes and industrial wastes, and numerous recreational and commercial activities that not only degrade the quality of coastal water but also pose a serious health hazard to marine biota and human (Capuzzo et al 1985;Rama Devi et al 1996;Williams 1996;Tran et al 2002;Beiras et al 2003;Shanmugam et al 2007).…”

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Application of multivariate statistical approach to identify heavy metal sources in bottom soil of the Seyhan River (Adana), Turkey

Yalçın

Tümüklü

Sönmez

et al. 2009

Environ Monit Assess

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In this study, freshly deposited soils were sampled from the Seyhan River (Turkey) from the exit of the Seyhan Dam to the Adana exit. Heavy metal contents were measured with X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. Multivariate statistical approach is used to identify the sources of heavy metals and other elements in soil samples. Considering the size of anomalies, metals are ranked as Co>Pb>Cr>Zn>Al. Based on the hierarchical cluster analysis results, three clusters were observed. P, Mg, Ti, Fe, Ca, Na, K, Al, Si, and Nb form the first cluster, Zn, Sr, Pb, and Cr associated as the second cluster, and Ba and Co form the third cluster. Three factors computed from principal component analysis are explained with a cumulative variance of 95%. The first factor is defined with "high background lithogenic factor" Co, the second factor with "local industrial factor" Pb, Cr, Ba, and Mg, and the third factor with "natural factor" Cr and Pb.

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“…It is subject to a multitude of anthropogenic impacts attributable to accelerated population growth (7 million) and development of small-scale and large-scale industries, expansion of harbours and tourism related activities in the coastal zone, disposal of municipal wastes, industrial wastes and numerous recreational and commercial activities that not only degrade the quality of coastal water but also pose a serious health hazard to marine biotas and human (Beiras et al, 2003;Capuzzo et al, 1985;Rama Devi et al, 1996;Tran et al, 2002;Williams, 1996). First of all, it is required to assess and study the level of coastal water pollution both spatially and temporally, in order to make further recommendations for controlling the quality of wastewater disposal.…”

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Assessment of the levels of coastal marine pollution of Chennai city, Southern India

Shanmugam

Neelamani

Ahn

et al. 2006

Water Resour Manage

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The levels of hydrological pollution of Chennai coastal zone in the southeastern part of India have been increased in the recent years by an uncontrolled disposal of wastewater and pollutants due to human activities. This study gave a special emphasis on the determination of the levels of pollution, the identification of vulnerable zones and providing some probable remedial measures for severely impacted coastal zone of Chennai city. During the period from September to November 2002, sampling was carried out along the shore in two traverses running in the seaside (surf zone) and landside (coastal aquifer). When sampling efforts took place the middle of the above period experienced a monsoonal storm over Chennai coast that significantly influenced large variations in the pollution level at both traverses in seaside and landside. Analysis of physical, chemical and biological parameter determinations indicated that the concentrations of dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), nutrients (nitrate, nitrite and phosphate), turbidity, maximum probable number (MPN) and chlorophyll a (Chl a) reached notably high levels at all sample locations before monsoonal storm prevailed over these areas during October 2002, which resulted in large fresh water input to the coastal system reducing the levels of pollution to some extent. Analysis of water samples collected during November apparently indicated Springer 1188 Water Resour Manage (2007) 21: [1187][1188][1189][1190][1191][1192][1193][1194][1195][1196][1197][1198][1199][1200][1201][1202][1203][1204][1205][1206] that the concentrations of above parameters attained abnormal level and often exceeded the permissible limit of international standards. The concentrations of trace/toxic metals such as manganese, copper, nickel, lead, cadmium and cobalt also reached very high levels as a result of their sub-aqueous disposal to these areas, leading to further habitat and ecological destruction. On the other hand, analysis of groundwater samples collected from coastal aquifer for determination of certain chemical parameters such as Ca 2+ /Mg 2+ , Cl − /(CO 2− 3 +HCO − 3 ) and the ratio of total alkalinity (TA) and total hardness (TH) revealed that coastal groundwater appeared to be severely contaminated by saltwater intrusion as a result of overexploitation and enormous pressure imposed by monsoonal storm of October. Higher concentrations of toxic elements, for example, lead, nickel, cobalt and cadmium from the influence of industrial wastes and contaminated coastal waters, were also found to deteriorate the quality of coastal aquifer system. Based on detailed examination, four sites including Cuvum estuary, Adyar estuary, Kannikoil and Bharathiyar nagar are identified as highly venerable zones because of receiving a large quantity of municipal and industrial wastes. To reduce severe pollution levels in these areas it is therefore necessary to design and construct the submarine pipeline system to transport and disperse such a large quantity o...

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Public perception of development issues: impact of water pollution on a small coastal community

Cited by 44 publications

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Social acceptability of a marine protected area: The case of Reunion Island

Social acceptability of a marine protected area: The case of Reunion Island

Application of multivariate statistical approach to identify heavy metal sources in bottom soil of the Seyhan River (Adana), Turkey

Assessment of the levels of coastal marine pollution of Chennai city, Southern India

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