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Local ecological knowledge (LEK) is increasingly recognized as a useful source of data for conservation and co-management of marine resources. This study presents an analysis of the LEK of coral reef ecosystems on the island of Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where significant increases in tourism development are underway. Local naming systems were documented, showing that local people have their own distinct taxonomy based on morphology, habitat and economic value. Despite differences in the LEK of divemasters and fishers participating in this research, both groups demonstrated an understanding of ecosystems and environmental change in the coastal marine environment. Maps generated by participants demonstrate a distribution of healthy coral reefs that is absent in government and other official maps. The findings demonstrate that Bequians whose livelihoods depend on marine resources have a sophisticated understanding of coral reef ecosystems and the species within them that can contribute to conservation management.

Local ecological knowledge of coral reef ecosystems: a case study of Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines