What Is the Public
Value of a Submerged Cultural Resource?
The public may value a resource for different reasons and in different ways. One way a community may value the resource is through the level of cultural pride associated with a submerged cultural resource. This cultural pride may be linked with the history, traditions, and folklore of the area.
The resource may also have economic value. Aspects of the resource may generate tourism-related income. The resource might also host organisms such as fish, seaweed, or shellfish that can be harvested to generate income. If such organisms are not protected, the community may lose a source of income.
How Can Knowing This Help Me?
Knowing the value the public places on submerged cultural resources helps managers
- Determine the amount of support, both moral and financial, the community will give to the resource
- Estimate the amount of involvement the public will have with the resource
- Prioritize management strategies
- Ensure that management priorities are synchronized with those of
the public
- Focus outreach and education initiatives
- Justify management decisions
- Regulate resource use
What Are Some Tools I Can Use?
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