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Spatial access priority mapping (SAPM) with fishers: a quantitative GIS method for participatory planning.

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  • 1Environmental Science Research Institute, University of Ulster, Coleraine, United Kingdom. yates-k1@email.ulster.ac.uk

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Spatial Access Priority Mapping (SAPM) quantifies fishers' sea use, engaging them directly to inform marine spatial planning. This method ensures fishing community priorities are incorporated into conservation efforts, minimizing negative impacts.

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Area of Science:

  • Marine spatial planning
  • Fisheries management
  • Conservation science

Background:

  • Marine spatial planning (MSP) and marine protected areas (MPAs) are crucial for managing marine resources and conflicting needs.
  • Effective MSP requires robust data and early stakeholder engagement, particularly from fishing communities who are significantly impacted by spatial restrictions.
  • Understanding spatial variations in fishers' perceived value of the sea is essential for equitable management decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel, accessible method for quantitatively mapping fishers' spatial access priorities.
  • To facilitate the direct involvement of fishers in documenting their priorities, rather than inferring them.
  • To integrate fishers' spatial priorities into marine management and planning processes.

Main Methods:

  • Spatial Access Priority Mapping (SAPM) utilizes standard spreadsheet and GIS software.
  • SAPM involves participatory mapping where fishers actively document their spatial access priorities.
  • A case study in Northern Ireland involved over 100 fishers in a semi-structured questionnaire and mapping exercise, achieving a 97% response rate.

Main Results:

  • SAPM successfully generated easily accessible and informative maps visually indicating fishers' most important areas.
  • The method yielded quantitative data crucial for analyzing the impact of different management options on the fishing industry.
  • Participatory mapping demonstrated fishers' high willingness to engage, with a 97% response rate.

Conclusions:

  • SAPM provides a transparent and quantitative approach to incorporate fishers' priorities into marine spatial planning.
  • The method ensures that conservation goals can be achieved with minimal negative impact on the fishing industry.
  • Early engagement of fishers through SAPM enhances the inclusivity and effectiveness of marine management decisions.