Data Gap and Needs Assessments to Inform MSP Implementation in Saint Lucia

This assessment for Saint Lucia finds that over 80 marine spatial datasets already exist from past projects, but critical gaps remain including fishing grounds, mariculture locations, benthic habitats, pollution sources, renewable energy sites, and demarcated management areas. Despite a centralized GEOServices data platform, it remains underused due to lack of sharing protocols, awareness, and capacity. Priority needs include training in GIS, remote data collection, and statistical modeling, plus equipment like drones and VMS. Recommendations focus on operationalizing the national data platform, filling key data gaps through targeted surveys and participatory mapping, and securing sustainable financing to support MSP implementation under the approved Coastal Master and Marine Spatial Plan.

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Saint Lucia has over 80 existing marine datasets, but gaps remain in fishing grounds, habitats, pollution sources, and renewable energy sites. The GEOServices data platform is underused. Priority needs include GIS training, drones, VMS, and data-sharing protocols to implement the approved Coastal Master and Marine Spatial Plan.