Multiple criteria analysis integrates economic, ecological and social objectives for coral reef managers |
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| Authors: | L. Fernandes M. A. Ridgley T. van’t Hof |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Program on Environment, East West Center, EWC Box 1037, 1777 East West Rd. Honolulu, HI 96848, USA, US;(2) mailing address: Great Berrier Reef Marine Park Authority, PO Box 1379 Townsville, Q. 4810, Australia. e-mail: leanef@gbrmpu.gov.au Fax: +61-7-4772-6093, AU;(3) Department of Geography, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Porteus Hall 445, 2424 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA, US;(4) Saba Conservation Foundation, The Bottom, Saba, Netherlands Antilles, AN |
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| Abstract: | Managing a coral reef in a small island state is a difficult task. Apart from having conflicting objectives and few data there is the added problem of how to evaluate the less tangible benefits of management. This study reports the successful use of multiple criteria analysis to help the managers of a coral reef to make “good” decisions. “Good” decisions are consistent with the community’s desires to, in this case, preserve social and ecological values while simultaneously maintaining the economic benefits of dive tourism and maintaining the park as a global model of successful management. Multiple criteria analysis provides a systematic framework for evaluating management options. This study presents one of the first times multiple criteria analysis has been used in coral reef management, let alone in a non-industrialised setting. The results suggest that the method may be more widely useful than previously thought. Accepted: 20 July 1999 |
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| Keywords: | Coral reef management Policyevaluation Multiple objectives Participation Coastal zone management Marine park Multiple criteria analysis |
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