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2. Results and Discussion
2.1. Interviewee sample:
The interviewee list included actors from the categories mentioned in the previous chapter except
local authorities. The biggest portion (48%) of the interviewee sample was administrative actors
at different levels. Members of environmental association and national fisheries chambers
represent socio-professional organisations, and civil society with 10%. Another category
representing 7% of the sample, the PEBLA project leading the creation of the Edough Mounts
future MCPA, is worth mentioning although they‟re considered to work with the ministry of the
environment (a central administration). Most of the interviewees belong to the environmental,
and fisheries, and aquaculture sectors. Others include:
- Territorial, and coastal management
- Tourism, and recreational activities
- Defence
2.2. Comprehension of MSP
 Have you ever heard of MSP before today? If so, in what circumstances?
Most interviewees already knew of the
concept from different circumstances as
shown in figure 34. Projects that were
mentioned included:
- PEBLA
- NS ICZM
- DIVECO
- SNEB
- WestMed
- MSPglobal
Figure 32: Categories and sectors of interviewees.
Figure 33: Interviewees' knowledge of MSP