Questionnaires for users of Gray's Reef National Marine

Socioeconomics of Users and Non Users of Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary

GRNMS Questionnaires Versions 1 and 1_Users

Survey of NMS users from private household boats

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Survey for Coastal & Ocean Georgia
and
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary

This survey is intended for users of Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS).
Managers of GRNMS would like to know how you feel about ocean & coastal resources
management off the Georgia coast and in GRNMS, andnd, more specifically, your uses of these
ocean & coastal resources and your opinions about different management strategies and
regulations. Results of this survey will be posted on the Office of National Marine Sanctuary
web site.
For statistical sampling purposes, we need the one of the persons in the household who has
used Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary that is 18 years of age or older to fill out the
questionnaire.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average about one half
hour per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection
of information, including suggestions for reducing burden, to Dr. Vernon R. (Bob) Leeworthy,
Chief Economist, National Ocean Service, office of National marine Sanctuaries, 1305 East
West Highway, SSMC 4, 11th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Reference OMB Control Number 0648-xxxx, Expiration Date: xxxxxxxx.
Your participation is voluntary. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person
is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with,
a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Any information
that identifies you (name, address and telephone number) will be destroyed by the contractor
collecting the information at the end of the information collection. All other information will
be available for distribution.

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SECTION 1: ATTITUDES ABOUT GRNMS CURRENT MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIES AND REGULATIONS
In this section, we want to know what you think about the current management strategies and
regulations of the GRNMS and how GRNMS management has performed.
For the next set of questions/statements, please provide your answer to a 1 to 5 scale, where 1
means Strongly agree, 2 means Moderately agree, 3 means Neutral, 4 means Moderately
disagree, and 5 means Strongly disagree.
Please circle the appropriate number of each question/statement. If Don’t Know, circle DK.
Strongly
Agree
1. I support the GRNMS as it is currently established ….
1

4

Strongly
Disagree
5

2

3

DK

2. I support the no anchoring regulation…………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

3. I support the prohibition on disturbing the sea bed
including all mining and oil & gas activities…………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

4. I support the prohibition of commercial fishing use of
wire fishing traps……………………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

5. I support the prohibition commercial fishing using
bottom trawls…………………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

6. I support the prohibition on the damage or removal of
bottom formations……………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

2

3

4

5

DK

7. I support the prohibition on the use of explosives…….

1

8. I support the prohibition on the discharge of pollutants
in GRNMS waters………………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

9. I support the prohibition on spear fishing……………….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

1

2

3

4

5

DK

11. It has not mattered whether the average person participated
in the workshops and meeting of the GRNMS because the
average person could not influence the final decisions…… 1

2

3

4

5

DK

12. GRNMS has not addressed the concerns of other federal
and state governments in developing its rules and
regulations………………………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

DK

13. GRNMS has not addressed the concerns of individual
citizens in developing its rules and regulations…………… 1

2

3

4

5

DK

10. The process that GRNMS used to develop its rules and
regulations was open and fair to all groups…………….

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Please circle the appropriate number of each question/statement. If Don’t Know, circle DK.
Strongly
Agree

Strongly
Disagree

14. Once that the GRNMS regulations have been in effect, there
has been no way that the average person to voice his/her
opinion on the usefulness of the regulations………………… 1

2

3

4

5

DK

15. The procedures that GRNMS has established to deal with
violations of its regulations has been fair and just…………. 1

2

3

4

5

DK

16. GRNMS does a good job of enforcing its regulations……….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

17. GRNMS does a good job of educating the public about its
rules and regulations………………………………………….

1 2

3

4

5

DK

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SECTION 2: SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON OCEAN & COASTAL RESOURCES
AND GRNMS
In this section, we want to learn what are the best ways GRNMS can communicate with you by
understanding the sources of information which you use, and which sources of information you
trust.
18. Sources of Information Used (Please check all sources you use).
a.

Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

b.

Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff

c.

Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site

d.

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service

e.

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

f.

Atlantic Fishery Management Council

g.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

h.

Georgia Sea Grant

i.

Georgia’s Coastal Conservation Association (CCA)

j.

Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)

k.

American Sportfishing Association (ASA)

l.

National Coalition for Marine Conservation

m.

International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)

n.

Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)

o.

Fishing Magazines/Newsletters

p.

SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters

q.

Newspapers

r.

Radio

s.

Television

t.

Internet

u.

Social Media (Twitter, You Tube, Facebook, etc.)

v.

Word of Mouth

x.

Others (please specify, include people like a marina manager, other anglers or divers, local community
leader, family member, friend, etc.)

________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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19. For the sources of information you said you used in question 18, on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Trust at
All and 5 means Completely Trust, to what extent do you trust each source of information? Please circle your
answer. If the source was not used, circle NA (Not Applicable).
Sources
a. Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council..

No Trust
At All
1
2

3

4

Completely
Trust
5
NA

b. Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff……………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

c. Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

d. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service……………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

e. Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission……………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

f. Atlantic Fishery Management Council…………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

g. Georgia Department of Natural Resources…………………

1

2

3

4

5

NA

h. Georgia Sea Grant…………………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

i. Georgia’s Coastal Conservation Association (CCA)……….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

j. Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)……………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

k. American Sportfishing Association (ASA)…………………

1

2

3

4

5

NA

l. National Coalition for Marine Conservation……………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

m. International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

n. Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)………………………

1

2

3

4

5

NA

o. Fishing Magazines/Newsletters……………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

p. SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters…………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

q. Newspapers………………………………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

r. Radio…………………………………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

NA

s. Television…………………………………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

t.

1

2

3

4

5

NA

u. Social Media (Twitter, You Tube, Facebook, etc.) ………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

v. Word of Mouth………………………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

x.

Internet………………………………………………………..

Others (please specify, include people like a marina manager, other anglers or divers, local community
leader, family member, friend, etc.)

___________________________________________
___________________________________________

1
1

2
2

3
3

4
4

5
5

NA
NA

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INFORMATION FROM GRNMS
20. How do you like to receive information? (Please check all that apply).

a. Web site
b. E-mail list serve
c. Newsletter by delivered by U.S. Post Office
d. Telephone call from Staff
e. E-mail from staff
21. Do you know who sets policy/management for National Marine Sanctuaries and for fisheries in ocean and
coastal areas?
Name of Agency
a. For National Marine Sanctuaries
__________________________________________
b. For Ocean areas of Georgia

__________________________________________

c. For Coastal areas in and around Georgia

__________________________________________

22. How would you rank your familiarity with the rules and regulations in place at GRNMS?
(Please check one)
Very familiar
Somewhat Familiar
I am not familiar with any of the rules or regulations

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SECTION 3: STATUS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RESOURCES IN GRNMS
In this section, we would like your opinion on the status of the condition of the resources in
GRNMS.
23. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means Better and 5 means Worse, please rate the . Please circle the number
corresponding to the status of the condition. If you don’t know the status or don’t have an opinion, circle
DK.
RESOURCE

Getting
Better

Getting
Worse

a. Live bottom habitat…………………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

b. Other bottom habitat…………………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

c. Fish populations (bottom fish)……………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

d. Fish populations (pelagic)……………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

e. Fish populations (diversity or number of species)…………...

1

2

3

4

5

DK

f. Other Sea life (abundance)…………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

g. Other Sea life (diversity or number of species)..…………….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

h. Water quality…………………………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

i. Invasive species (such as lionfish)……………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

j. Marine debris (plastics, other trash)………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

k. Sea based pollution (discharges from boats)………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

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SECTION 4: ACTIVITIES IN OCEAN & COASTAL AREAS IN AND AROUND
GEORGIA AND IN THE GRNMS
In this section, we want to learn about your recreation activities in the ocean & coastal areas both
in the areas in and around Georgia and the portion of those activities in GRNMS.
24. Which activities do you do in ocean & coastal areas both in and around Georgia and inside GRNMS?
Please check all that apply.
ACTVITY
Georgia
Recreational bottom fishing…………………………………………………..

GRNMS

Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water……………….
Recreational spear fishing with power heads…………………………………
Recreational spear fishing without power heads……………………………..
SCUBA diving (taking things)……………………………………………….
SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)………………………………………..
Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities…………………………
Sailing…………………………………………………………………………
Some Activities that do not take place in GRNMS

Georgia

Beach Activities………………………………………………………………
Surfing………………………………………………………………………..
Windsurfing or Kite boarding………………………………………………..
Personal Watercraft Use (jet skis, wave runners, etc.)……………………….
Shorebird Watching………………………………………………………….
25. For those activities you did in 2010, please provide how many days you did the activity in Georgia and how
many of those days were in GRNMS. (If all your days were in GRNMS, then code all your days in Georgia and
GRNMS). Count any part of a day as a whole day.
Days
in
ACTIVITY
Georgia
Recreational bottom fishing……………………………………………….. __ __ __

Days
in
GRNMS
__ __ __

Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water…………….

__ __ __

__ __ __

Recreational spear fishing with power heads………………………………

__ __ __

__ __ __

Recreational spear fishing without power heads…………………………..

__ __ __

__ __ __

SCUBA diving (taking things)…………………………………………….

__ __ __

__ __ __

SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)………………………………………

__ __ __

__ __ __

Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities……………………….

__ __ __

__ __ __

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26. For the days you did activities in GRNMS in 2010, please provide the number of days by each type of boat
access.

•
•
•
•

Private boats would be your boat or a boat owned by family or friend but not for
hire.
Charter and party boats are boats that take people out for a fee.
Charter boats usually limit their number of passengers, but charge for the boat for
a day.
Party boats usually carry large numbers of people and charge by the head or person
and are sometimes called head-boats.

ACTIVITY
Recreational bottom fishing……………………………………………….

Days
Private
Boat
__ __ __

Days
Charter
Boat
__ __ __

Days
Party
Boat
__ __ __

Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water……………

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

Recreational spear fishing with power heads……………………………..

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

Recreational spear fishing without power heads………………………….

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

SCUBA diving (taking things)…………………………………………….

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)……………………………………...

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities………………………

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

27. When doing your activities from a private boat, how many other people are usually with
you on the boat? ________ (number of other people)
28. Do you participate in fishing tournaments in GRNMS?
Yes
No
Don’t fish
29. What factors influenced your choice of going to GRNMS to do your activities?
For each factor circle the appropriate answer.
a. Weather…………………………………………………..

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

b. Fish species preference…………………………………..

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

c. Time of Day……………………………………………...

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

d. Seasonal patterns………………………………………...

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

e. Word of mouth/radio talk………………………………..

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

f. Boat Captain’s choice…………………………………...

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

g. Sea conditions…………………………………………...

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

h. Distance to GRNMS…………………………………….

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

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i. Better fishing……………………………………………

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

j. Better diving for things to see…………………………..

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

SECTION 6: ACTIVITY SPECIALIZATION
In this section, we are interested in learning about your main or primary recreation activity that
you participate in ocean & coastal areas off the Georgia coast including activities in GRNMS.
30. Of the list of activities in questions 24 and 25, which one of these is your main or primary activity in the ocean
& coastal areas of Georgia, including GRNMS? ____________________

For the next four questions, please place a check mark next to the answer that best fits you
for each question.
31. When I participate in my main or primary activity, I feel like: (Check One)
a beginner. I don’t really feel like I am part of the activity scene.
an occasional or irregular participant. Sometimes it is fun, entertaining or rewarding to do my activity.
a habitual and regular participant in the activity
an insider to the sport. The activity is an important part of who I am.
32. During my activity, I can be best described as: (Check One)
having very little understanding of the activity. I am often unsure about how to do certain things when I go.
having some understanding of the activity, but still in the process of learning more about the sport. I am
becoming more familiar and comfortable with the activity.
being comfortable with the sport. I have a good understanding of what I can do, and how to do it.
a knowledgeable expert in the sport. I encourage, teach and enhance opportunities for others who are
interested in the activity.
33. My relationships with others who do the activity are: (Check One)
not established. I really don’t know any other people who do the activity.
very limited. I know some others in the activity by sight and sometimes talk with them, but I don’t know their
names.
one of familiarity. I know the names of others who do the activity, and often speak with
them.
close. I have personal and close relationships with others in the activity. These friendships
often revolve around the activity.

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34. My commitment to the activity is: (Check One)
very slight. I have very little connection to the activity. I may or may not continue to participate in the sport in
the future.
moderate. I will continue to do it as it is entertaining and provides the benefits I want.
fairly strong. I have a sense of being a member of the activity, and it is likely that I will continue to do it for a
long time.
very strong. I am totally committed to the activity. I encourage other to participate in the sport and seek to
ensure the activity continues in the future.
35. If you had to replace all of the equipment that you currently own for your primary activity with similar
equipment, how much would it cost to replace?
$ ____________ AMOUNT TO REPLACE PRIMARY ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT
36. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Use and 5 means A Lot of Use, to what extent do you make use of the
following for current information about your primary activity? Please circle the number for your answer.
No
Use
a. Information Source Used……………………………… 1

A Lot
of Use
5

2

3

4

b. Talking with others who participate in the activity…..

1

2

3

4

5

c. Magazines……………………………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

d. Government agency publications……………………… 1

2

3

4

5

e. Conservation organization publications………………. 1

2

3

4

5

f. Newspapers……………………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

g. Diving shops/companies………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

h. Club meetings/newsletters…………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

i. Television……………………………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

j. Radio…………………………………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

k. Internet…………………………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

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37. Below is a list of reasons why people engage in recreation activities. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means Not at
All Important and 5 means Extremely Important, how important is each of the reasons for your primary
activity? Please circle the number for your answer.

Not
at all

Important
a. Reason for engaging in primary activity…………….. 1

2

3

4

Extremely
Important
5

b. To be outdoors……………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

c. For family recreation…………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

d. To experience new and different things……………… 1

2

3

4

5

e. For relaxation………………………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

f. To be close to the water………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

g. To get away from the demands of other people……… 1

2

3

4

5

h. To be with friends…………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

i. To develop my skills………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

j. To get away from the regular routine………………… 1

2

3

4

5

k. To experience adventure and excitement…………….. 1

2

3

4

5

l. To experience natural surroundings…………………… 1

2

3

4

SECTION 8: INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF
In this last section, we need information about you to help classify and analyze your responses to
ensure the scientific validity of this information. Any information that can connect this
information with you personally will be protected and not given out to anyone.
38.

Male

Female

39. Year born ______
40. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

41. What is your race? (Check one or more)
White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
42. How many people age 18 or older live in your household? ______ (number of people)
43. How many people under age 18 live in your household? _____ (number in household)

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44. What type below best describes your household? (Check One)
Single adult with no children 18 or under
Single adult with children under 18
Two adults with no children 18 or under
Two adults with children under 18
More than two adults with no children under 18
More than two adults with children 18 or under
45. What is the highest level of education completed? (Check One)
8th grade or less
9th – 12th grade, no diploma
12th grade High School Grad or equivalent (GED or alternative credential)
Some College, 1 or more years, no degree
Associate’s degree (for example: AA, AS)
Bachelor’s degree (for example: BA, BS)
Master’s degree (for example: MA, MS, MEng, Med, MSW, MBA)
Professional School degree (for example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Doctor’s degree (for example: PhD, EdD)
46. What is your employment status? (check all that apply)
unemployed
employed full time
employed part time
retired
student
homemaker
none of the above

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47. Which category below best describes you annual household income before taxes in 2010?
(Check One)
Less than $5,000

$40,000 to $44,999

$5,000 to $9,999

$45,000 to $49,999

$10,000 to $14,999

$50,000 to $59,999

$15,000 to $19,999

$60,000 to $74,999

$20,000 to $24,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$25,000 to $29,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$30,000 to $34,999

$150,000 or more

$35,000 to $39,999
48. Do you own a boat?
Yes (Go to Question 49)
No (Skip to Question 50)
49. What is the length of your boat ______ (feet)
50. Do you have memberships in any groups or clubs? (Check all that apply)
Fishing groups, clubs or organizations
Diving groups, clubs or organizations
Environmental groups, clubs or organizations
Chambers of Commerce
Other (specify type) _________________________________
__________________________________
___________________________________

That completes the survey. THANK YOU. Please put in the return self-addressed envelope and
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Survey for Coastal & Ocean Georgia
and
Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary

This survey is intended for users of Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS).
Managers of GRNMS would like to know how you feel about ocean & coastal resources
management off the Georgia coast and in GRNMS, andnd, more specifically, your uses of these
ocean & coastal resources and your opinions about different management strategies and
regulations. Results of this survey will be posted on the Office of National Marine Sanctuary
web site.
For statistical sampling purposes, we need the one of the persons in the household who has
used Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary that is 18 years of age or older to fill out the
questionnaire.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average about one
half hour per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection
of information, including suggestions for reducing burden, to Dr. Vernon R. (Bob) Leeworthy,
Chief Economist, National Ocean Service, office of National marine Sanctuaries, 1305 East
West Highway, SSMC 4, 11th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Reference OMB Control Number 0648-xxxx, Expiration Date: xxxxxxxx.
Your participation is voluntary. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person
is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with,
a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless
the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Any information
that identifies you (name, address and telephone number) will be destroyed by the contractor
collecting the information at the end of the information collection. All other information will
be available for distribution.

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SECTION 1: OPINIONS ABOUT OCEAN & COASTAL RESOURCES PROTECTION
AND MANAGEMENT
1. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Concern and 5 means Maximum Concern, to what extent are you
concerned about the health of ocean & coastal areas around Georgia outside the Grays Reef National Marine
Sanctuary (GRNMS)? Please circle the number for each item.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.

No
Concern
Ocean acidification................................................................... 1
Climate change………………………………………………. 1
Sea level rise ………………………………………………… 1
Over fishing (catching more than can be replaced) ………… 1
Coral reef health or other live bottom habitat.……………… 1
Marine animal’s health ……………………………………… 1
Shipping (marine transportation)…………………………… 1
Dredging/Offshore dredge disposal………………………….. 1
Beach renourishment………………………………………… 1
Energy production (oil & gas)……………………………….. 1
Alternative Energy production (wind, tidal, wave)………….. 1
Mining of minerals (including sand)………………………… 1
Habitat loss from coastal development……………. ……….. 1
Pollution (contaminants such as mercury, PCBs,
sewage, pesticides)…………………………………………… 1

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Maximum
Concern
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4 5
4
5
4 5
4 5
4
5
4
5

2

3

4

5

2. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Concern and 5 means Maximum Concern, to what extent are you
concerned about the health of ocean areas in the Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS)? Please circle
the number for each item.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.

No
Concern
Ocean acidification ……………………………………….. 1
Climate change ……………………………………………. 1
Sea level rise ………………………………………………. 1
Over fishing (catching more than can be replaced)……….. 1
Coral reef health or other live bottom habitat.…… ………. 1
Marine animal’s health ……………………………………. 1
Shipping (marine transportation)…………………………. 1
Dredging/Offshore dredge disposal………………………. 1
Beach renourishment………………………………………. 1
Energy production (oil & gas)……………………………… 1
Alternative Energy production (wind, tidal, wave)………… 1
Mining of minerals (including sand)………………………. 1
Habitat loss from coastal development……………. ……… 1
Pollution (contaminants such as mercury, PCBs,
sewage, pesticides)………………………………………….. 1

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2
2
2
2
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Concern
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5
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3. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support and 5 means Maximum support, to what extent do you
support the protection of ocean & coastal resources in and around Georgia outside GRNMS? Please circle the
number for your answer.
No
Support
Protection in Georgia outside GRNMS………... 1
2

3

Maximum
Support
5

4

4. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support and 5 means Maximum Support, to what extent do you
support the protection of ocean resources inside GRNMS? Please circle the number for your answer.
No
Support
Protection inside GRNMS……………………… 1

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•

2

3

Maximum
Support
5

4

Sometimes an area’s use grows to the extent that it cannot accommodate all uses
without conflict among users.
Marine zoning is often used to resolve conflicts by separating uses in different zones,
very similar to what is done on land.

5. Do you support the use of marine zoning in ocean & coastal areas off the coast of Georgia? (Check One)
Yes (go to question 6)

No (skip to question 12 on page 5)

Some Facts for Questions 6 through 8
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Marine reserves are a specific kind of marine zoning in which nothing is allowed to
be taken (removed).
All activities that take or remove natural resources are prohibited, so fishing
would be prohibited inside these types of zones.
All other activities that do not involve taking things are allowed.
This management strategy is often used to resolve conflicts between those taking
things and those who don’t take things (fishing versus diving).
Size of the areas is important since generally the larger the area the more users
that will be affected.
This prohibition on taking activities may lead to social and economic impacts.

6. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support and 5 means Maximum Support, to what extent do you
support protection of resources in ocean and coastal waters in and around Georgia outside GRNMS with the use of
marine reserves? Please circle the number for your answer.
No
Support
Marine Reserves in Georgia outside GRNMS

1

Maximum
Support
2

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4

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7. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support and 5 means Maximum Support, to what extent do you
support protection of resources in ocean and coastal waters inside GRNMS with the use of marine reserves? Please
circle the number for your answer.
No
Support
Marine Reserves inside GRNMS……………
1

2

3

Maximum
Support
5

4

8. What is the maximum amount of impact on the percent of each activity that you would find acceptable for each
type of Activity, if marine reserves were used?
Activity
Percent (0 to 100)
a. Recreational bottom fishing………………………………………. __ __ __
b. Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water…… __ __ __
c. Recreational spear fishing with power heads…………………….. __ __ __
d. Recreational spear fishing without power heads…………………. __ __ __
e. Commercial bottom fishing………………………………………. __ __ __
f. Commercial fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water……. __ __ __
g. Commercial spear fishing with power heads…………………….. __ __ __
h. Commercial spear fishing without power heads…………………. __ __ __
i. SCUBA diving (taking things)…………………………………… __ __ __

Some Facts for Questions 9 through 11
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•
•

Research Only Areas are a specific type of marine zoning where the only activity
allowed is scientific research or education.
The scientific research is used to test the impacts of various uses on natural and
cultural resources.
Size of the areas is important since generally the larger the area the more users that
will be impacted.
This may lead to social and economic impacts

9. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support and 5 means Maximum Support, to what extent do you support
protection of ocean & coastal resources in and around Georgia outside GRNMS with the use of “Research Only
Areas”? Please circle your answer.
No
Support
Research Only Areas in Georgia outside GRNMS

1

Maximum
Support
2

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10. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support and 5 means Maximum Support, to what extent do you support
protection of ocean & coastal resources inside GRNMS with the use of “Research Only Areas”? Please circle your
answer.
No
Support
Research Only Areas inside GRNMS……………

Maximum
Support

1

2

3

4

5

11. What is the maximum amount of impact you would find acceptable for each type of Activity, if Research Only
Areas were used? Please provide the maximum percent of impact on each activity.
Activity
Percent (0 to 100)
a. Recreational bottom fishing…………………………………………….. __ __ __
b. Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water………… __ __ __
c. Recreational spear fishing with power heads………………………….. __ __ __
d. Recreational spear fishing without power heads………………………. __ __ __
e. Commercial bottom fishing…………………………………………….. __ __ __
f. Commercial fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water…………. __ __ __
g. Commercial spear fishing with power heads…………………………… __ __ __
h. Commercial spear fishing without power heads……………………….. __ __ __
i. SCUBA diving (taking things)…………………………………………. __ __ __
j. SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)…………………………………… __ __ __
k. Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities…………………… __ __ __

Some Facts for Question 12
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Historically fishery managers or managers of marine mammals have managed on a
species by species basis.
Recent trends are to expand this species specific approach to what is being called
multiple species management.
In fisheries management, the approach involves looking at the various interrelationships between species such as predator-prey relationship (big fish eat little
fish).

12. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support and 5 means Maximum Support, to what extent do you
support moving from species specific fishery management to an multiple species approach that looks at all species
and their inter-relationships? Please circle your answer.

No
Support
Change to multiple species management……..

1

Maximum
Support
2

3

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Some Facts for Question 13
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Another more comprehensive approach goes beyond fishery management.
In a full ecosystem-based approach, all human uses and values are recognized.
Management attempts to achieve a balance across many different uses and values.

13. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support and 5 means Maximum Support, to what extent do you
support moving from species specific or multiple species management to full ecosystem-based management?
Please circle your answer.

No
Support
Change to full ecosystem-based management……

1

Maximum
Support
2

3

4

5

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SECTION 2: SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON OCEAN & COASTAL RESOURCES
AND GRNMS
In this section, we want to learn what are the best ways GRNMS can communicate with you by
understanding the sources of information which you use, and which sources of information you
trust.
14. Sources of Information Used (Please check all sources you use).
a.

Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

b.

Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff

c.

Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site

d.

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service

e.

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

f.

Atlantic Fishery Management Council

g.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

h.

Georgia Sea Grant

i.

Georgia’s Coastal Conservation Association (CCA)

j.

Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)

k.

American Sportfishing Association (ASA)

l.

National Coalition for Marine Conservation

m.

International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)

n.

Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)

o.

Fishing Magazines/Newsletters

p.

SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters

q.

Newspapers

r.

Radio

s.

Television

t.

Internet

u.

Social Media (Twitter, You Tube, Facebook, etc.)

v.

Word of Mouth

x.

Others (please specify, include people like a marina manager, other anglers or divers, local community
leader, family member, friend, etc.)

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15. For the sources of information you said you used in question 14, on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Trust at
All and 5 means Completely Trust, to what extent do you trust each source of information? Please circle your
answer. If the source was not used, circle NA (Not Applicable).
Sources
a. Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council..

No Trust
At All
1
2

3

4

Completely
Trust
5
NA

b. Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff……………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

c. Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

d. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service……………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

e. Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission……………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

f. Atlantic Fishery Management Council…………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

g. Georgia Department of Natural Resources…………………

1

2

3

4

5

NA

h. Georgia Sea Grant…………………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

i. Georgia’s Coastal Conservation Association (CCA)……….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

j. Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)……………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

k. American Sportfishing Association (ASA)…………………

1

2

3

4

5

NA

l. National Coalition for Marine Conservation……………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

m. International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

n. Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)………………………

1

2

3

4

5

NA

o. Fishing Magazines/Newsletters……………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

p. SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters…………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

q. Newspapers………………………………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

r. Radio…………………………………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

NA

s. Television…………………………………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

t.

1

2

3

4

5

NA

u. Social Media (Twitter, You Tube, Facebook, etc.) ………….

1

2

3

4

5

NA

v. Word of Mouth………………………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

NA

x.

Internet………………………………………………………..

Others (please specify, include people like a marina manager, other anglers or divers, local community
leader, family member, friend, etc.)

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1

2
2

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3

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5

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INFORMATION FROM GRNMS
16. How do you like to receive information? (Please check all that apply).

a. Web site
b. E-mail list serve
c. Newsletter by delivered by U.S. Post Office
d. Telephone call from Staff
e. E-mail from staff
17. Do you know who sets policy/management for National Marine Sanctuaries and for fisheries in ocean and
coastal areas?
Name of Agency
a. For National Marine Sanctuaries
__________________________________________
b. For Ocean areas of Georgia

__________________________________________

c. For Coastal areas in and around Georgia

__________________________________________

18. How would you rank your familiarity with the rules and regulations in place at GRNMS?
(Please check one)
Very familiar
Somewhat Familiar
I am not familiar with any of the rules or regulations

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SECTION 3: STATUS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RESOURCES IN GRNMS
In this section, we would like your opinion on the status of the condition of the resources in
GRNMS.
19. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means Better and 5 means Worse, please rate the . Please circle the number
corresponding to the status of the condition. If you don’t know the status or don’t have an opinion, circle
DK.
RESOURCE

Getting
Better

Getting
Worse

a. Live bottom habitat…………………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

b. Other bottom habitat…………………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

c. Fish populations (bottom fish)……………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

d. Fish populations (pelagic)……………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

e. Fish populations (diversity or number of species)…………...

1

2

3

4

5

DK

f. Other Sea life (abundance)…………………………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

g. Other Sea life (diversity or number of species)..…………….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

h. Water quality…………………………………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

i. Invasive species (such as lionfish)……………………………

1

2

3

4

5

DK

j. Marine debris (plastics, other trash)………………………….

1

2

3

4

5

DK

k. Sea based pollution (discharges from boats)………………..

1

2

3

4

5

DK

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SECTION 4: ACTIVITIES IN OCEAN & COASTAL AREAS IN AND AROUND
GEORGIA AND IN THE GRNMS
In this section, we want to learn about your recreation activities in the ocean & coastal areas both
in the areas in and around Georgia and the portion of those activities in GRNMS.
20. Which activities do you do in ocean & coastal areas both in and around Georgia and inside GRNMS?
Please check all that apply.
ACTVITY
Georgia
Recreational bottom fishing…………………………………………………..

GRNMS

Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water……………….
Recreational spear fishing with power heads…………………………………
Recreational spear fishing without power heads……………………………..
SCUBA diving (taking things)……………………………………………….
SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)………………………………………..
Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities…………………………
Sailing…………………………………………………………………………
Some Activities that do not take place in GRNMS

Georgia

Beach Activities………………………………………………………………
Surfing………………………………………………………………………..
Windsurfing or Kite boarding………………………………………………..
Personal Watercraft Use (jet skis, wave runners, etc.)……………………….
Shorebird Watching………………………………………………………….
21. For those activities you did in 2010, please provide how many days you did the activity in Georgia and how
many of those days were in GRNMS. (If all your days were in GRNMS, then code all your days in Georgia and
GRNMS). Count any part of a day as a whole day.
Days
in
ACTIVITY
Georgia
Recreational bottom fishing……………………………………………….. __ __ __

Days
in
GRNMS
__ __ __

Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water…………….

__ __ __

__ __ __

Recreational spear fishing with power heads………………………………

__ __ __

__ __ __

Recreational spear fishing without power heads…………………………..

__ __ __

__ __ __

SCUBA diving (taking things)…………………………………………….

__ __ __

__ __ __

SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)………………………………………

__ __ __

__ __ __

Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities……………………….

__ __ __

__ __ __

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22. For the days you did activities in GRNMS in 2010, please provide the number of days by each type of boat
access.

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Private boats would be your boat or a boat owned by family or friend but not for
hire.
Charter and party boats are boats that people out for a fee.
Charter boats usually limit their number of passengers, but charge for the boat for
a day.
Party boats usually carry large numbers of people and charge by the head or person
and are sometimes called head-boats.

ACTIVITY
Recreational bottom fishing……………………………………………….

Days
Private
Boat
__ __ __

Days
Charter
Boat
__ __ __

Days
Party
Boat
__ __ __

Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water……………

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

Recreational spear fishing with power heads……………………………..

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

Recreational spear fishing without power heads………………………….

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

SCUBA diving (taking things)…………………………………………….

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)……………………………………...

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities………………………

__ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __

23. When doing your activities from a private boat, how many other people are usually with
you on the boat? ________ (number of other people)
24. Do you participate in fishing tournaments in GRNMS?
Yes
No
Don’t fish
25. What factors influenced your choice of going to GRNMS to do your activities?
For each factor circle the appropriate answer.
a. Weather…………………………………………………..

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

b. Fish species preference…………………………………..

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

c. Time of Day……………………………………………...

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

d. Seasonal patterns………………………………………...

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

e. Word of mouth/radio talk………………………………..

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

f. Boat Captain’s choice…………………………………...

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

g. Sea conditions…………………………………………...

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

h. Distance to GRNMS…………………………………….

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

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i. Better fishing……………………………………………

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

j. Better diving for things to see…………………………..

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

SECTION 5: ACTIVITY SPECIALIZATION
In this section, we are interested in learning about your main or primary recreation activity that
you participate in ocean & coastal areas off the Georgia coast including activities in GRNMS.
26. Of the list of activities in questions 20 and 21, which one of these is your main or primary activity in the ocean
& coastal areas of Georgia, including GRNMS? ____________________

For the next four questions, please place a check mark next to the answer that best fits you
for each question.
27. When I participate in my main or primary activity, I feel like: (Check One)
a beginner. I don’t really feel like I am part of the activity scene.
an occasional or irregular participant. Sometimes it is fun, entertaining or rewarding to do my activity.
a habitual and regular participant in the activity
an insider to the sport. The activity is an important part of who I am.
28. During my activity, I can be best described as: (Check One)
having very little understanding of the activity. I am often unsure about how to do certain things when I go.
having some understanding of the activity, but still in the process of learning more about the sport. I am
becoming more familiar and comfortable with the activity.
being comfortable with the sport. I have a good understanding of what I can do, and how to do it.
a knowledgeable expert in the sport. I encourage, teach and enhance opportunities for others who are
interested in the activity.
29. My relationships with others who do the activity are: (Check One)
not established. I really don’t know any other people who do the activity.
very limited. I know some others in the activity by sight and sometimes talk with them, but I don’t know their
names.
one of familiarity. I know the names of others who do the activity, and often speak with
them.
close. I have personal and close relationships with others in the activity. These friendships
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30. My commitment to the activity is: (Check One)
very slight. I have very little connection to the activity. I may or may not continue to participate in the sport in
the future.
moderate. I will continue to do it as it is entertaining and provides the benefits I want.
fairly strong. I have a sense of being a member of the activity, and it is likely that I will continue to do it for a
long time.
very strong. I am totally committed to the activity. I encourage other to participate in the sport and seek to
ensure the activity continues in the future.
31. If you had to replace all of the equipment that you currently own for your primary activity with similar
equipment, how much would it cost to replace?
$ ____________ AMOUNT TO REPLACE PRIMARY ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT
32. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Use and 5 means A Lot of Use, to what extent do you make use of the
following for current information about your primary activity? Please circle the number for your answer.
No
Use
a. Information Source Used……………………………… 1

A Lot
of Use
5

2

3

4

b. Talking with others who participate in the activity…..

1

2

3

4

5

c. Magazines……………………………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

d. Government agency publications……………………… 1

2

3

4

5

e. Conservation organization publications………………. 1

2

3

4

5

f. Newspapers……………………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

g. Diving shops/companies………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

h. Club meetings/newsletters…………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

i. Television……………………………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

j. Radio…………………………………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

k. Internet…………………………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

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33. Below is a list of reasons why people engage in recreation activities. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means Not at
All Important and 5 means Extremely Important, how important is each of the reasons for your primary
activity? Please circle the number for your answer.

Not
at all

Important
a. Reason for engaging in primary activity…………….. 1

2

3

4

Extremely
Important
5

b. To be outdoors……………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

c. For family recreation…………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

d. To experience new and different things……………… 1

2

3

4

5

e. For relaxation………………………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

f. To be close to the water………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

g. To get away from the demands of other people……… 1

2

3

4

5

h. To be with friends…………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

i. To develop my skills………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

j. To get away from the regular routine………………… 1

2

3

4

5

k. To experience adventure and excitement…………….. 1

2

3

4

5

l. To experience natural surroundings…………………… 1

2

3

4

5

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SECTION 6: WAYS YOU VALUE OCEAN & COASTAL RESOURCES/MARINE
ENVIRONMENT
In this section, we want to learn about the ways you value the many products and services that
are derived from ocean & coastal resources and the things you would do to help ensure their
sustainability for the future.
34. Below is a list of goods or services that people get from ocean & coastal resources. On a scale of 1 to 5, where
1 means No Value and 5 means Maximum Value, to what extent do you value each good or service? Please circle
the number for your answer.
No
Value

Maximum
Value

Good or Service
a. Support for recreation activities………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

b. Seafood purchased at local stores and restaurants……….

1

2

3

4

5

c. Seafood purchased at non local stores and restaurants…..

1

2

3

4

5

d. Support for Scientific Research…………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

e. Support for education…………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

f.

Supply of mineral resources through mining…………….. 1

2

3

4

5

g. Supply of oil & gas……………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

h. Supply of alternative energy (wind, wave, tidal)…………. 1

2

3

4

5

i.

Supply of pharmaceutical products through mining or
harvest of resources……………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

j.

Protection of resources even though I never intend to
visit or directly use them………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

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35. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means Would Not Do and 5 means Would Do the Maximum, to what extent would
you undertake the activities or actions to ensure that ocean & coastal resources are used sustainably an
available for future generations to enjoy? Please circle the number for your answer.
Would
Not Do

Activity or Action

Would Do
the Maximum

a. Volunteer time………………………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

b. Pay higher taxes for resource protection and restoration……… 1

2

3

4

5

c. Pay higher prices for goods and services due to costs to
businesses in complying with regulations that protect
ocean & coastal resources or require restoration of areas
damaged………………………………………………………. 1

2

3

4

5

d. Pay user fees like fishing licenses or diving access fees
or additional boat registration fees…………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

e. Donate to groups representing recreational fishing interests….

1

2

3

4

5

f. Donate to groups representing diving interests………………… 1

2

3

4

5

g. Recycle………………………………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

h. Use less energy………………………………………………….. 1

2

3

4

5

i. Avoid/boycott certain seafood products………………………… 1

2

3

4

5

2

3

4

5

j. Other (please specify)
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SECTION 7: INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF
In this last section, we need information about you to help classify and analyze your responses to
ensure the scientific validity of this information. Any information that can connect this
information with you personally will be protected and not given out to anyone.
36.

Male

Female

37. Year born ______
38. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

39. What is your race? (Check one or more)
White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
40. How many people age 18 or older live in your household? ______ (number of people)

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41. How many people under age 18 live in your household? _____ (number in household)
42. What type below best describes your household? (Check One)
Single adult with no children 18 or under
Single adult with children under 18
Two adults with no children 18 or under
Two adults with children under 18
More than two adults with no children under 18
More than two adults with children 18 or under
43. What is the highest level of education completed? (Check One)
8th grade or less
9th – 12th grade, no diploma
12th grade High School Grad or equivalent (GED or alternative credential)
Some College, 1 or more years, no degree
Associate’s degree (for example: AA, AS)
Bachelor’s degree (for example: BA, BS)
Master’s degree (for example: MA, MS, MEng, Med, MSW, MBA)
Professional School degree (for example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Doctor’s degree (for example: PhD, EdD)
44. What is your employment status? (check all that apply)
unemployed
employed full time
employed part time
retired
student
homemaker
none of the above

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45. Which category below best describes you annual household income before taxes in 2010?
(Check One)
Less than $5,000

$40,000 to $44,999

$5,000 to $9,999

$45,000 to $49,999

$10,000 to $14,999

$50,000 to $59,999

$15,000 to $19,999

$60,000 to $74,999

$20,000 to $24,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$25,000 to $29,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$30,000 to $34,999

$150,000 or more

$35,000 to $39,999
46. Do you own a boat?
Yes (Go to Question 47)
No (Skip to Question 48)
47. What is the length of your boat ______ (feet)
48. Do you have memberships in any groups or clubs? (Check all that apply)
Fishing groups, clubs or organizations
Diving groups, clubs or organizations
Environmental groups, clubs or organizations
Chambers of Commerce
Other (specify type) _________________________________
__________________________________
___________________________________

That completes the survey. THANK YOU. Please put in the return self-addressed envelope and
return to us.

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