The document discusses Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment (PCRA) which involves local communities in collecting information about coastal resources to inform coastal resource management (CRM) planning. Key points: - PCRA gathers data on resource conditions, uses, and users by involving local stakeholders. - The community participates in data collection, making PCRA both a research and educational tool. - PCRA results feed into developing a coastal environment profile and CRM plan tailored to the local area.