Communication of scientific Results
Communicate findings on larval connectivity and their implications to stakeholders and decision-makers at all levels (village, municipal, provincial) to emphasize importance of efficient MPAs and MPA networks. Improved understanding on larval connectivity helps stakeholders and decision-makers to enhance governance of existing and planning of individual MPAs and MPA networks. Also, share results with the international and national scientific community.
Conditions for adoption elsewhere
• Existence of coastal management initiatives at village, municipal and/or provincial levels
• Experience of at least some stakeholders in establishing multiple MPAs is advantageous
The cooperation and support of the Environmental and Natural Resources Divisions in Negros Oriental Province, Philippines represents a major success factor. Thus organisation of information dissemination and conducting workshops with all stakeholders in different municipalities was made possible.