2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
5/23/2019 | 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS, AND BEHAVIORS OF RETAILERS REGARDING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE PET AND WATER GARDEN TRADE | 151 DEF
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS, AND BEHAVIORS OF RETAILERS REGARDING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE PET AND WATER GARDEN TRADE
Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes (RIPPLE) is a research-driven organisms-in-trade outreach program. Since launching in May 2016, over 100,000 people have been exposed to RIPPLE’s message of proper aquatic animal and plant handling and disposal, reducing potentially invasive aquarium and ornamental pond species from being introduced into the wild. To better understand the knowledge, perceptions and behaviors of those who sell aquatic organisms and supplies regarding invasive species, we surveyed independently-owned pet stores and garden centers in Michigan. Results indicate that sellers generally understand that non-native aquatic organisms in trade pose an environmental risk, but do not feel a high level of responsibility for taking action to prevent organism release. While awareness of the nascent RIPPLE program was low at the time of the survey, businesses did report sharing many RIPPLE recommended practices including discouraging customers from releasing of live organisms. This indicates that program messaging is relevant and appropriate. The survey also revealed opinion and behavior differences between business types (e.g., pet stores, garden centers). Findings from this survey will support development of more effective invasive species prevention programs aligned with industry knowledge and attitudes.
- Invasives
- Conservation
- Social Values
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Jo A. Latimore
(), Michigan State University, latimor1@msu.edu;
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Paige Filice
(), Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, filicep@michigan.gov;
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