GOM Stakeholder Non-response Survey

Help us improve our communication with you!
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What is your primary interest in Gulf of Mexico fisheries?

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j Member of an Environmental Non­Government Organization
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j Employed in Coastal Tourism (bait/tackle store, marina, boat yard, etc.)
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j Ecotourism
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j Other (please specify)
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Please rate how frequently you rely on the following resources for fishery management
related information?
Regularly

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Not Aware

Fishing Websites/Blogs/Forums

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Fishery Bulletins

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Friends

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State Marine Resource 

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Television/Radio

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Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, 

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Clubs/Associations/Organizations

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Gulf Council Press Releases

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Direct Contact with NOAA 

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NOAA Fisheries Website

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Direct Contact with State Marine 

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Direct Contact with Gulf Council

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Gulf Council Website

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Department Website
State Marine Resource 
Department Press Releases

other)

Fisheries

Resource Department

Other (please specify) 
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Please rate your level of participation in the following Council related activities:
Attend Commercial 

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Not Aware

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Fishing Organization 
Meetings
Attend Environmental 
Organization Meetings
Provide written/email 
comments to the 
Council related to 
fishery issues
Provide oral 
comments to the 
Council related to 
fishery issues
Attend Gulf Council 
Advisory 
Panel/Science 
Meetings
Serve on a Council 
Advisory Panel or 
Committee
Use the Council's 
online comments 
forms to provide 
comments related to 
fishery issues
Discuss fishery issues 
with Gulf Council 
members or Council 
staff
Attend Gulf Council 
Public Hearings
Attend Gulf Council 
Meetings
Attend Recreational 
Fishing Club Meetings
Attend Gulf Council 
Scoping Workshops
Other (please specify) 

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From the list below, please rate how often you currently use each type of Council
communication.
Do not 

Regularly

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Rarely

Never

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Gulf Council Facebook

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Gulf Council Scoping 

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Gulf Council Website

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Press Releases

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Navigating the Council 

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Gulf Council Public 

receive/Unaware

Hearing Guides

Guides
Gulf Council 
Newsletter
Gulf Council YouTube 
Channel

Process
Gulf Council Blog
Other (please specify) 

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How likely are you to use the following Council communications in the future?
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Press Releases

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Gulf Council YouTube 

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Gulf Council Blog

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Gulf Council Public 

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Gulf Council Website

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Gulf Council 

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Channel
Gulf Council 
Facebook
Navigating the Council 
Process

Hearing Guides
Gulf Council Scoping 
Guides

Newsletter
Other (please specify) 
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What single source of information (from the Council or other source) do you rely on most
to stay informed about fishery issues? Please be as specific as possible.
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Have you downloaded the Gulf Council's free iPhone or Droid regulations App?
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j No
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j I do not have an iPhone or Droid
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In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5­digit ZIP code; for example, 00544 or
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If you have any further opinions or comments about Gulf Council communications and
how we might improve them, please list them here.
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If you would like to know more about the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, please visit www.gulfcouncil.org. 
There you will find information on upcoming fishery management decisions, stock assessments, and the latest on 
federal fishing regulations. You can also sign up to have news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. 

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your input will help the Gulf Council improve its stakeholder communcations. 
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suggestions for reducing this burden to Charlene Ponce, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council,
2203 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, Florida 33607. Confidentiality is not promised, as this survey does not collect
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