Spatial analysis for site selection in marine aquaculture: An ecosystem approach applied to Baía Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil

This is the first article about a participatory GIS for aquaculture in Brazil. The method was developed to be according to Ecological Approach to Aquaculture. The results highlight the importance of the participatory GIS in suitability study and site selection because the decision making process is different over the view of researchers, technicians and other social stakeholders.