Perceptions of Gulf of St. Lawrence coastal communities confronting environmental change: Hazards and adaptation, Québec, Canada

Research highlights
► Respondents are generally very aware of the causes of coastal erosion.
► Long-term environmental change is more difficult to perceive.
► Adaptive methods used by residents are not always appropriate for the type of coastal system and can reduce coast's resilience.
► Awareness of the factors responsible for coastal hazards does not seem sufficient to identify solutions to increase coastal communities' resilience to environmental change.
► Raising awareness in coastal areas about various coastal hazards, and, most importantly, adaptive measures, is still necessary.