KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES OF STAKEHOLDERS IN TUMALINTINAN POINT MARINE PROTECTED SANCTUARY

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the Knowledge and Attitude of the stakeholders of Tumalintinan Point, San Lorenzo. It aimed to (1) To determine the profile of the stakeholders of the marine protected sanctuary; (2) evaluate the prevailing knowledge, attitude, and practices of stakeholders relative to the specific coastal and marine ecosystem. Whereas most of the respondents were knowledgeable that coral reef and seagrass affects fish productivity, whereas the mangrove forests and mudflats affect the source of food of various wildlife species. Additionally, they are also knowledgeable about ocean/marine pollution, climate change, biodiversity, and people's contribution to climate change. The result of the survey indicates that respondents living in the specific MPA vicinity were knowledgeable on the different environmental and resource issues. The respondents who participated in the survey have a positive attitude outlook towards their support on marine protected areas established in their locality or area of residency. On the practices on the marine protected area, respondents merely use tin cans, plastic straws, plastic bottles, and other plastic materials, directly harvesting fish for family sustenance, joining tree planting, and taking photos of natural scenery. Furthermore, they never throw garbage anywhere, but some of them are involved in cutting mangroves for charcoal production.