LOCAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE OF SEAGRASS SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM: IMPLICATION FOR CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
Small island communities in South Sulawesi rely heavily on seagrass ecosystems for their livelihoods. This study assesses Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK) levels and identifies influencing factors across Sabangko, Sagara, and Salemo islands. Results show 43% of respondents have low LEK, while 28% possess high knowledge...