Perceptions of lifeguards and beachgoers facing emerging cyanobacterial blooms washing ashore

Ana Lía Ciganda; Cristina Zurbriggen; Néstor Mazzeo; Emiliano Álvarez; Milena Holmgren; Miquel Lürling

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107387

Perceptions of lifeguards and beachgoers facing emerging cyanobacterial blooms washing ashore

Ana Lía Ciganda^*, Cristina Zurbriggen, Néstor Mazzeo, Emiliano Álvarez, Milena Holmgren, Miquel Lürling

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Abstract

We applied a mixed methods approach to study perceptions and potential behaviors towards cyanobacterial blooms.
Lifeguards are strategic actors to anticipate and adapt to blooms, but still need more training and support by institutions.
The presence of the health flag is not the main factor influencing beachgoers behavior when cyanobacterial blooms occur.
Age, perceptions, distance, water activity, and having children are relevant variables to predict beachgoer behavior class.
An approach involving government intervention, research and effective communication is needed to improve the system response.

Original language	English
Article number	107387
Journal	Ocean and Coastal Management
Volume	258
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107387
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2024

Keywords

Adaptation strategies
Beach recreational use
Eutrophication
Social-ecological systems
South America

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