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social and environmental effects of shrimp mariculture
| Title: | The social and environmental effects of shrimp mariculture: case studies of two coastal villages in Ecuador. |
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| Name(s): |
Crider, Mary C. Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Department of Environmental Sciences |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Issued: | 2012 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Physical Form: | electronic | |
| Extent: | xi, 113 p. : ill. (some col.) | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Summary: | Shrimp mariculture expansion in developing countries has been criticized for its ecological destruction and the resulting social conflicts. In Ecuador, shrimp pond development particularly affects rural, coastal communities. This study addresses the environmental and social effects of shrimp farming in two Ecuadorian villages, Muisne and Bunche. Interview and survey responses indicate that locals have an overall negative view of the industry. In some instances, such as increased class marginalization through reduced access to subsistence collection areas, shrimp farming directly results in conflict. However, the data also demonstrates that ponds are only one of various stressors on mangrove ecosystems. Furthermore, mariculture provides benefits to the community, including increasing employment opportunities, the local economy, and shrimp availability. In spite of these benefits, local negative perception suggests modifications to existing regulations and educational programs are necessary to minimize impacts and help the community understand the multiple factors affecting their ecosystem and livelihoods. | |
| Identifier: | 794175541 (oclc), 3342043 (digitool), FADT3342043 (IID), fau:3847 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
by Mary C. Crider. Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2012. Includes bibliography. Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2012. Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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| Subject(s): |
Mariculture -- Ecuador -- Environmental aspects -- Case studies Mariculture -- Ecuador -- Social aspects -- Case studies Mariculture -- Ecuador -- Economic aspects -- Case studies Ecosystem management -- Ecuador -- Case studies |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3342043 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | |
| Host Institution: | FAU |
