@misc{9240717,
  abstract     = {{This qualitative study investigates ecological, socioeconomic and governance-related factors that need to be accounted for in order for artificial coral reefs to be perceived as successful. The study is conducted through semi-structured interviews with local stakeholders in Zamboanguita and Dauin in the Philippines with non-profit organizations, representatives of the municipality of Zamboanguita, resorts, local fishermen and residents. These interviews were conducted in person and analyzed through a thematic analysis. The material was interpreted through the analytic frameworks of Nature Resource Governance and Climate resilience together with previous research findings. The findings show that AR are mostly connected to tourism-based income but that they are also working as a fish aggregation device that may benefit parts of the local economy and fishing community. However, the benefits are unevenly distributed and depend on local context, stakeholder interest, and different levels of knowledge. Non-governmental organizations (NGO) were more critical of the projects, particularly when economic benefits were prioritized over environmental research and monitoring. A central challenge identified in the study is weak local natural resource governance. Many fishermen do not feel that they are meaningfully included in decisions about the placement and management of shared marine resources. This can reduce legitimacy, trust, and awareness, and may contribute to resistance and conflicts. The study concludes that more environmental research is needed to understand the ecological effects of AR, but also, that improved inclusion, communication and cooperation between stakeholders are essential factors in order for AR to be seen as successful.}},
  author       = {{Åström, Nova}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Artificial coral reefs as a climate measure in Zamboanguita & Dauin: A qualitative research study}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}