Exploring Boaters’ Environmental Views For A Marine Conservation Campaign

Abstract

This article reports on formative research as part of a broader interdisciplinary campaign to increase voluntary environmentally responsible boating in a local lagoon. A telephone survey was conducted with a sample (N = 404) of targeted boaters to explore their views on the environmental issue and motivations to perform the desired behavior. Results reveal over half of respondents were unaware of the environmental damage caused by recreational boating but were somewhat concerned. Importantly, many believe they are able to engage in environmentally responsible boating and that it would help to protect this marine ecosystem. The article concludes by discussing scholarly and practical contributions and future research considerations.

Publication Date

1-1-2015

Publication Title

Applied Environmental Education and Communication

Volume

14

Issue

1

Number of Pages

33-42

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/1533015X.2015.1008655

Socpus ID

84928107609 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84928107609

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