Public perception of coastal habitat loss and habitat creation using artificial floating islands in the UK.

ABSTRACT: Eco-engineering and the installation of green infrastructure such as artificial floating islands (AFIs), are novel techniques used to support biodiversity. The European Convention on Biological Diversity highlighted the development of green infrastructure as a key method of enhancement in degraded habitats. Research specifically on AFIs in marine environments has largely focused on their ecological functioning role and engineering outcomes, with little consideration for the social benefits or concerns. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of public perception of coastal habitat loss in the UK and AFIs as a method of habitat creation in coastal environments. This was achieved via a survey, consisting of six closed and two open questions. Of the 200 respondents, 94.5% were conc

SUBMITTER: Ware J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6822727 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature