Social networks and information flow: Building the ground for collaborative marine conservation planning in Portofino Marine Protected Area (MPA)

•A core-periphery structure is identified in the Portofino MPA’s social network.•Core actors may act as hubs promoting information through their web-portals.•Participation of recreation and tourism sectors may be increased via online tools.•Combined online and face-to-face communication tools foster...

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Published in:Ocean & coastal management 2016-02, Vol.120, p.29-38
Main Authors: Markantonatou, Vasiliki, Noguera-Méndez, Pedro, Semitiel-García, María, Hogg, Katie, Sano, Marcello
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptive resource management
Information flow
Marine
Marine Protected Area
Social Network Analysis
Stakeholder engagement
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Summary:•A core-periphery structure is identified in the Portofino MPA’s social network.•Core actors may act as hubs promoting information through their web-portals.•Participation of recreation and tourism sectors may be increased via online tools.•Combined online and face-to-face communication tools foster engagement.
ISSN:0964-5691
1873-524X
DOI:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2015.11.023