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| Mckenzie, Len J.; Yoshida, Rudi L.; Aini, John W.; Andréfouet, Serge; Colin, Patrick L.; Cullen-unsworth, Leanne C.; Hughes, Alec T.; Payri, Claude E.; Rota, Manibua; Shaw, Christina; Tsuda, Roy T.; Vuki, Veikila C.; Unsworth, Richard K.f.. |
| Seagrass ecosystems provide critical contributions (goods and perceived benefits or detriments) for the livelihoods and wellbeing of Pacific Islander peoples. Through in-depth examination of the contributions provided by seagrass ecosystems across the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), we find a greater quantity in the Near Oceania (New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands) and western Micronesian (Palau and Northern Marianas) regions; indicating a stronger coupling between human society and seagrass ecosystems. We also find many non-material contributions historically have been overlooked and under-appreciated by decision-makers. Closer cultural connections likely motivate guardianship of seagrass ecosystems by Pacific... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Seagrass; Ecosystem services; Nature's contributions to people; Traditional ecological knowledge; Coastal zone management; Marine policy. |
| Ano: 2021 |
URL: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00689/80150/83218.pdf |
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