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| Author(s): |
Berchez, Flavio
;
Carvalhal, Fabiana
;
Robim, Maria de Jesus
Total Authors: 3
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; v. 4, n. 2, p. 12-pg., 2005-01-01. |
| Abstract | |
Studies of environmental education on trails in the sea and their impact are scarce, especially as regards the Brazilian coast. Herein is analysed an implemented model of an interpretative guided underwater trail (free diving), undertaken in the Anchieta Island's Park, southeast Brazil. The activity consisted of a preparatory lecture, followed by a 350 m trail along the rocky shore. The results therefrom were evaluated through the application of questionnaires and by tabulation of the visitor's behaviour and impact. A high degree of satisfaction with the activity (average mark = 2.7, maximum 3) was recorded. Even though initial expectations of the participants were related to the dive (36%), the main aspect pointed out afterwards was the educational experience within the marine environment (71%). The scraping off of organisms (e.g., Phallusia nigra) and the suspension of sandy bottom sediment due to flipper movements were the main impacts. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 02/07412-8 - Physiognomic survey of the benthic marine communities of consolidated substrate in the State of São Paulo |
| Grantee: | Flávio Augusto de Souza Berchez |
| Support Opportunities: | BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants |