Local perceptions regarding a social-ecological system of the mediterranean coast: the Mar Menor (Region de Murcia, Spain)

The social-ecological system of the Mar Menor located in southeastern Spain is facing serious environmental degradation which is generating important economic and social impacts. This article analyzes the local community perception in the Mar Menor area about the causes, consequences and possible solutions to current problems, especially the eutrophic crisis in the Mar Menor lagoon. For this research, a survey based on a questionnaire was conducted in 2017 and answered by 498 people. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and principal component analysis. Results showed significant differences among the groups of respondents, according to their profession and main economic activity, but the results also point to an important consensus in the group of respondents. It is worth noting that the broad consensus was that agricultural activities are the main causes of the entry of nutrients into the lagoon, and the respondents indicated that the priority should be given to measures to reduce nutrient inputs. This consensus, which is very different from the results obtained in previous studies, represents a very recent change of perception in relation to the role of agriculture in the Mar Menor. However, the broad consensus in the diagnosis of the current problem is not reflected in the varying opinions regarding the possible solutions or management options. Survey responses regarding solutions varied greatly across groups: There were important differences between (a) the respondents' perceptions of the best solutions, and (b) the main management practices undertaken by the public administration at this point. This finding highlights a potential conflict that should be considered in any decision-making processes.

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Guaita-García N. Martínez-Fernández J. Barrera-Causil C.J. Esteve-Selma M.A. y Fitz H.C. Local perceptions regarding a social-ecological system of the mediterranean coast: the Mar Menor (Region de Murcia Spain). Springer Nature, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-020-00697-y

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Nombre del autor Guaita-García, N., Martínez-Fernández, J., Barrera-Causil, C.J., Esteve-Selma, M.A. y Fitz, H.C.
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