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- Title
Valuation and Mapping of Marine Ecosystem Services in the Jordanian Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea.
- Authors
Hayek, Wissam Y.; Al-Najjar, Tariq H.; Manasrah, Riyad S.; Al-Horani, Fuad A.; Wahsha, Mohammad A.
- Abstract
Marine ecosystems play a vital role in supporting human well-being and coastal communities, offering essential ecosystem services (ES). This study focuses on the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan, aiming to assess and map marine ecosystem services by leveraging stakeholder perceptions. To achieve this objective, a comprehensive survey was conducted with 64 participants representing diverse demographics. The survey, coupled with Participatory Geographic Information System (PGIS) exercises, gathered data on the awareness and valuation of ecosystem services. The integration of PGIS, a participatory mapping methodology, facilitated stakeholder involvement in spatial mapping exercises. This approach not only captured local knowledge but also enhanced the mapping process, providing a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of stakeholder perspectives on marine ecosystem services in the Gulf of Aqaba. The results contribute to evidence-based decision-making, sustainable resource management, and the implementation of international agreements and policies for marine conservation and development in this ecologically important region.
- Subjects
GULF of Aqaba; JORDAN; AQABAH (Jordan); MARINE service; GEOGRAPHIC information systems; MARINE resources conservation; MARINE ecology; ECOSYSTEM services; VALUATION; LOCAL knowledge
- Publication
Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences, 2024, Vol 17, Issue 2, p375
- ISSN
1995-6673
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.54319/jjbs/170218