Conflict with rebounding populations of marine predators: Management preferences of three stakeholder groups on Cape Cod, Massachusetts

•Pressure has mounted on managers to address human-wildlife conflict with seals and white sharks on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.•Questionnaires were administered to Cape Cod residents, commercial fishers, and tourists.•Respondents in all groups preferred non-lethal management over the use of lethal meth...

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Published in:Ocean & coastal management 2023-10, Vol.244, p.106800, Article 106800
Main Authors: Bratton, Rachel, Jackman, Jennifer L., Wood, Stephanie A., Dowling-Guyer, Seana, Vaske, Jerry J., Bogomolni, Andrea, Winton, Megan V., Sanderson, Melissa A., Nichols, Owen C., Sette, Lisa
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Language:English
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Summary:•Pressure has mounted on managers to address human-wildlife conflict with seals and white sharks on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.•Questionnaires were administered to Cape Cod residents, commercial fishers, and tourists.•Respondents in all groups preferred non-lethal management over the use of lethal methods.•Levels of support for specific management strategies varied by stakeholder group.•Results highlight a need for stakeholder-specific messaging in efforts to promote coexistence with marine predators.
ISSN:0964-5691
DOI:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2023.106800