The role of public participation GIS (PPGIS) and fishermen's perceptions of risk in marine debris mitigation in the Bay of Fundy, Canada

摘要: Abstract From nano-plastics to large sunken vessels, marine debris presents a threat humans and ecosystems worldwide. Fishermen's knowledge of the sources of, risks posed by medium derived from fishing, aquaculture, other industries provides important context for mitigation. Public participation geographic information systems (PPGIS) can address these integrating subjective objective spatial data on human environmental impacts risks. We integrated fishermen's perceptions experiences with using PPGIS. developed georeferenced database debris, collected during focus groups at various meetings in Southwest New Brunswick. This layer was used integrate baseline ecological, economic, navigational associated Bay Fundy, Canada. also documented physical, technical, political, regulatory challenges These highlight social processes that complicate any projects attempt develop uncontested representations debris. Finally, we discuss potential PPGIS fostering communication, coordinating activities, helping stakeholders set priorities clean-up, implementing collaborative clean-up projects.