Why stay by the sea?: Rising tides, public perception, and coastal connection in Falmouth, Massachusetts

Abstract

Knowing how citizens relate to the coastal zone is as an important element of coastal governance today. Previous research has identified several indicators to investigate connections between coastal communities and marine... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Simon Ryder-Burbidge (Environmental Information: Use and Influence, Dalhousie University)
  2. Bertrum H. Macdonald (School of Information Management, Dalhousie University)
  3. Suzuette S. Soomai (School of Information Management, Dalhousie University)

Topic Areas

Policy and legislative frameworks for a changing world , Degrees of engagement and collaboration in coastal management , Regional and national case studies of effective collaboration and coastal management

Session

CP-5 » Contributed Papers #5 (13:30 - Tuesday, 17th July, SN2098)