Awareness on the ecological and economic benefits of estuaries in Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro [Philippines]
2010
Orfiano, N.A., Occidental Mindoro State Coll., Murtha Campus, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (Philippines)
This study was conducted to determine the level of awareness of respondents on the ecological and economic benefits of estuaries in Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro [Philippines]. Employing the descriptive method of research, specifically the correlation design, the randomly selected residents of Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro were interviewed using the researcher constructed interview schedule. Results revealed that most of the respondents reached elementary school, (74.5 percent), at the age range of 30 to 39, and had been residing in Magsaysay estuaries. The household's size was more than 6 members, and any few (32.4 percent) are member of organization. Majority is engage in farming and fishing generating an income as P4000 to P6000. As to their level of awareness, the respondents were aware at a moderate extent of the economic benefits (mean = 3.28), and benefits (mean = 3.30). Statistical tests had revealed that the profiles are not significantly related to the level of the ecological, economic and conservation benefits.
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