Developing a Strategic Conservation Project for the Oregon Coast Aquarium

摘要: This study developed a strategic conservation project for the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, focusing on signature species and this aquarium’s focus areas (i.e., marine debris, sustainable fisheries, water quality, climate change). also examined potential incorporating an ecotourism or wildlife tourism component to enhance provide visitors with unique field experience. The first phase involved identification using database analysis informal interviews Association of Zoos Aquariums (AZA) staff, research institutions, government agencies. second focused suggestions implementation based these discussions internal stakeholder meeting aquarium staff assess institutional support identified projects. included input from industry examine experience into help generate personal connections environment, inspire public stewardship, mitigate impacts coastal areas. Main objectives were to: (a) determine how where could best meet needs local ecosystems, (b) identify any preferred AZA methods development project, (c) explore related project. 23 criteria subsequently refined list (e.g., status; Phase I). Interviews revealed three overarching themes: what should be it implemented, development, Many respondents suggested listed within analysis,