Scuba diving with the grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus): an application of the theory of planned behaviour to identify divers beliefs

作者: Kirin Apps , David Lloyd , Kay Dimmock

DOI: 10.1002/AQC.2430

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摘要: Scuba diving with the critically endangered grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus) is a popular attraction for divers on east coast of Australia. As popularity develops globally, research required to evaluate how sharks affects behaviour and ecology species. Understanding participant's when C. taurus can provide valuable information researchers policy makers trying conserve this species. An elicitation procedure based theory planned was applied determine divers’ beliefs pertinent approaching scuba at two sites Australia's coast. A content analysis responses revealed preliminary insights into salient divers. This initial step an essential foundation subsequent phases communication aimed improving diver interactions experiences. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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