Questionnaires for users of Gray's Reef National Marine

SURVEY FOR COASTAL & OCEAN GEORGIA
AND
GRAY’S REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
Managers of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS) would like to know how you feel
about ocean and coastal resources management off the Georgia coast and in GRNMS. More
specifically, GRNMS managers would like to know about your uses of these ocean and coastal
resources and your opinions about different management strategies and regulations. This
survey is intended for those who visit or use Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
(GRNMS).
For statistical sampling purposes, we need a person in the household who is 18 years of age
or older to fill out the questionnaire.
Your participation is voluntary. Any information that identifies you (name, address and
telephone number) will be destroyed at the end of the information collection. Only statistical
summaries of information across all survey respondents will be released publicly or made
available to GRNMS managers. Results of this survey will be posted on the Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries web site.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
To be determined
GRNMS Survey Technician
Telephone (To be determined)
e-mail (To be determined)

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 0648-0625, Expiration Date:
.)
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.

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.

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

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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.

1. I support the GRNMS as it is currently established

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2. I support the no anchoring regulation

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

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

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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

7. I support the prohibition on the use of explosives

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4

5

DK

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

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5

DK

9. I support the prohibition on spear fishing

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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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4

5

DK

11. It has mattered whether the average person
participated in the workshops and meeting of
GRNMS because the average person could
influence final decisions

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4

5

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12. GRNMS has 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

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

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16. GRNMS does a good job of enforcing its regulations

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5

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

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5

DK

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.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
b.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff
c.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site
d.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
e.
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service
f.
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
g.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
h.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
i.
Georgia Sea Grant
j.
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Georgia
k.
Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)
l.
American Sportfishing Association (ASA)
m.
National Coalition for Marine Conservation
n.
International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)
o.
Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)
p.
Fishing Magazines/Newsletters
q.
SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters
r.
Newspapers
s.
Radio
t.
Television
u.
Internet
v.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Facebook Page
w.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Twitter Feed
x.
Other Social Media (You Tube, Flickr, Instagram, etc.)
y.
Word of Mouth
z.
Others (please specify, include people like a marina manager, other anglers or divers,
local community leader, family member, friend, etc.)
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Please circle your answer.
If the source was not used, circle NA (Not Applicable).
SOURCES
a. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

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

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?

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

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b. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff

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c. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site

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d. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

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e. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service

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f.

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g. South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

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h. Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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4

5

NA

i.

Georgia Sea Grant

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2

3

4

5

NA

j.

Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Georgia

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4

5

NA

k. Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)

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4

5

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l.

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m. National Coalition for Marine Conservation

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4

5

NA

n. International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)

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3

4

5

NA

o. Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)

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2

3

4

5

NA

p. Fishing Magazines/Newsletters

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2

3

4

5

NA

q. SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters

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2

3

4

5

NA

r.

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s. Radio

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4

5

NA

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u. Internet

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5

NA

v. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Facebook Page

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2

3

4

5

NA

w. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Twitter Feed

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2

3

4

5

NA

x. Other Social Media (You Tube, Flickr, Instagram, etc.)

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NA

y. Word of Mouth

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4

5

NA

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4

5

NA

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

American Sportfishing Association (ASA)

Newspapers
Television

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

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21. To the best of your knowledge please name the agency who sets policy/management for each of the
following:
Name of Agency
a. For National Marine Sanctuaries
__________________________________________
b. For Ocean areas of Georgia (Federal waters) __________________________________________
c. For Coastal areas in and around Georgia (State waters) __________________________________
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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Status and Conditions of the Resources/Pressures’ in GRNMS
In this section, we would like your opinion on the status of the condition of the resources/pressures in GRNMS.
23. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means Getting a lot Better and 5 means Getting a lot Worse, please rate
how you think the status/condition of each of the following resources has been changing since
implementation of the GRNMS (1981).
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.

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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
f.
Social media (Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, etc)

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RESOURCES
a. Live bottom habitat

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b. Other bottom habitat

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c. Fish populations (bottom fish)

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d. Fish populations (pelagic)

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e. Fish populations (diversity or number of species)

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f.

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

1

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h. Water quality

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4

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Invasive species (such as lionfish)

1

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j.

Marine debris (plastics, other trash)

1

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5

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k. Sea based pollution (discharges from boats)

1

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PRESSURES
l. Underwater human produced noise from human activities

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m. Ocean Acidification (ph. level harms shellfish and corals)

1

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n. Climate Change

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Other Sea life (abundance)

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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.
ACTIVITY
Recreational bottom fishing
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

Georgia GRNMS

Some Activities that do not take place in GRNMS
Beach Activities
Surfing
Windsurfing or Kite boarding
Personal Watercraft Use (jet skis, wave runners, etc.)
Shorebird Watching
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding

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Private boats would be your boat or a boat owned by family or friend but not for hire.

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Charter and party boats are boats that take people out for a fee.

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Charter boats usually limit their number of passengers, but charge for the boat for a day.
Days
Private
Boat

ACTIVITY

Days
Charter
Boat

Recreational bottom fishing

_______

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Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water

_______

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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

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.

ACTIVITY
Recreational bottom fishing
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)
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding

26. 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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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

i. Better fishing

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

j. Better diving for things to see

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

k. Regulations

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

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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.

Please circle the number for your answer.

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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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? ____________________

Information Source Used
a. Talking with others who participate in the activity

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b. Magazines

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c. Government agency publications

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d. Conservation organization publications

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5

e. Newspapers

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5

f.

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5

g. Club meetings/newsletters

1

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4

5

h. Television

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4

5

i Radio

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5

j.

Internet

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4

5

k. Social Media

1

2

3

4

5

Diving shops/companies

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.

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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
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Reason for engaging in primary activity
a. To be outdoors

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5

b. For family recreation

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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.

c. To experience new and different things

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d. For relaxation

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e. To be close to the water

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g. To be with friends

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h. To develop my skills

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5

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To get away from the regular routine

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5

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?

j.

To experience adventure and excitement

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5

k. To experience natural surroundings

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$ ____________ AMOUNT TO REPLACE PRIMARY ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT

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To get away from the demands of other people

To catch food to eat

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SECTION 6

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)
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)

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46. What is your employment status? (Check all that apply)
unemployed
employed full time
employed part time
retired
student
homemaker
none of the above
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 return to us.

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SURVEY FOR COASTAL & OCEAN GEORGIA
AND
GRAY’S REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
Managers of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS) would like to know how you feel
about ocean and coastal resources management off the Georgia coast and in GRNMS. More
specifically, GRNMS managers would like to know about your uses of these ocean and coastal
resources and your opinions about different management strategies and regulations. This
survey is intended for those who visit or use Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
(GRNMS).
For statistical sampling purposes, we need a person in the household who is 18 years of age
or older to fill out the questionnaire.
Your participation is voluntary. Any information that identifies you (name, address and
telephone number) will be destroyed at the end of the information collection. Only statistical
summaries of information across all survey respondents will be released publicly or made
available to GRNMS managers. Results of this survey will be posted on the Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries web site.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
To be determined
GRNMS Survey Technician
Telephone (To be determined)
e-mail (To be determined)

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 0648-0625, Expiration Date:
.)
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.

SECTION 1

Opinions About Ocean & Coastal Resources Protection and Management

Please circle the number for each item.

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1. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Concern at All and 5 means Extremely Concerned, to what
extent are you concerned about the health of ocean & coastal areas around Georgia outside the Gray’s
Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS)?

a. Ocean acidification

1

2

3

4

5

b. Climate change

1

2

3

4

5

c. Sea level rise

1

2

3

4

5

d. Over fishing (catching more than can be replaced)

1

2

3

4

5

e. Coral health or other live bottom habitat

1

2

3

4

5

f.

1

2

3

4

5

g. Shipping (marine transportation)

1

2

3

4

5

h. Dredging/Offshore dredge disposal

1

2

3

4

5

i.

Beach renourishment

1

2

3

4

5

j.

Energy production (oil & gas)

1

2

3

4

5

k. Alternative Energy production (wind, tidal, wave)

1

2

3

4

5

l.

Mining of minerals (including sand)

1

2

3

4

5

m. Habitat loss from coastal development

1

2

3

4

5

n. Pollution (contaminants such as mercury, PCBs,
sewage, pesticides)

1

2

3

4

5

o. Human produced noise (from human activities)

1

2

3

4

5

Marine animal’s health

Please circle the number for each item.

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2. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Concern at all and 5 means Extremely Concerned, to what
extent are you concerned about the health of ocean areas in the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
(GRNMS)?

a. Ocean acidification

1

2

3

4

5

b. Climate change

1

2

3

4

5

c. Sea level rise

1

2

3

4

5

d. Over fishing (catching more than can be replaced)

1

2

3

4

5

e. Coral health or other live bottom habitat

1

2

3

4

5

f.

Marine animal’s health

1

2

3

4

5

g.

Shipping (marine transportation)

1

2

3

4

5

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Please circle the number for each item.

Some Facts for Questions 6 through 8
• 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.

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All other activities that do not involve taking things are allowed.

4

5

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3

4

5

This management strategy is often used to resolve conflicts between those taking things and those
who don’t take things (fishing versus diving).

2

3

4

5

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Size of the areas is important since generally the larger the area the more users that will be affected.

1

2

3

4

5

•

This prohibition on taking activities may lead to social and economic impacts.

n. Pollution (contaminants such as mercury, PCBs,
sewage, pesticides)

1

2

3

4

5

o. Human produced noise (from human activities)

1

2

3

4

5

6. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support at All and 5 means Strongly 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?

1

2

3

4

5

i.

Beach renourishment

1

2

3

4

j.

Energy production (oil & gas)

1

2

3

k. Alternative Energy production (wind, tidal, wave)

1

2

l.

Mining of minerals (including sand)

1

m. Habitat loss from coastal development

Please circle the number for your answer.
Protection in Georgia outside GRNMS

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3. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support at All and 5 means Strongly Support, to what extent
do you support the protection of ocean & coastal resources in and around Georgia outside GRNMS?

1

2

3

4

5

Protection inside GRNMS

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Sometimes an area’s use grows to the extent that it cannot accommodate all uses without
conflict among users.

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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)

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No (skip to question 12 on page 5)

Marine Reserves in Georgia outside GRNMS

1

2

3

4

5

7. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support at All and 5 means Strongly Support, to what extent
do you support protection of resources in ocean and coastal waters inside GRNMS with the use of
marine reserves?

4. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support at All and 5 means Strongly Support, to what extent
do you support the protection of ocean resources inside GRNMS?

Please circle the number for your answer.

Please circle the number for your answer.

Please circle the number for your answer.

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Marine Reserves inside GRNMS

1

2

3

4

5

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)

_______
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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

•

G
 RNMS created a Research Only Area on Dec. 4, 2011, which is a 22-square mile area in the
southern third of GRNMS.

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9. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support at All and 5 means Strongly 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.
Research Only Areas in Georgia outside GRNMS

1

2

3

4

5

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10. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No Support at All and 5 means Strongly Support, to what
extent do you support protection of ocean & coastal resources inside GRNMS for the Research Only
Area created in 2011?

Please circle your answer.
Research Only Area inside GRNMS

1

2

3

4

5

11. For
 the current Research Only Area in GRNMS, what is the maximum amount of impact (the amount of
activity displaced from GRNMS) you would find acceptable for each type of activity? Please provide the
maximum percent of impact for each activity..
ACTIVITY
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
4

Percent (0 to 100)

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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 inter-relationships
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 at All and 5 means Strongly 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.

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Some Facts for Question 12
• Historically fishery managers or managers of marine mammals have managed on a species by
species basis.

Change to multiple species management

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5

Some Facts for Question 13
• 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 at All and 5 means Strongly Support, to what extent
do you support moving from species specific or multiple species management to full ecosystem-based
management?

Please circle your answer.

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• Research Only Areas are a specific type of marine zoning where the only activity allowed is
scientific research or education.

Change to full ecosystem-based management

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4

5

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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?

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.

Please circle your answer.
If the source was not used, circle NA (Not Applicable).

14. Sources of Information Used (Please check all sources you use).
a.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
b.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff
c.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site
d.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
e.
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service
f.
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
g.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
h.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
i.
Georgia Sea Grant
j.
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Georgia
k.
Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)
l.
American Sportfishing Association (ASA)
m.
National Coalition for Marine Conservation
n.
International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)
o.
Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)
p.
Fishing Magazines/Newsletters
q.
SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters
r.
Newspapers
s.
Radio
t.
Television
u.
Internet
v.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Facebook Page
w.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Twitter Feed
x.
Other Social Media (You Tube, Flickr, Instagram, etc.)
y.
Word of Mouth
z.
Others (please specify, include people like a marina manager, other anglers or divers,
local community leader, family member, friend, etc.)

SOURCES
a. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

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b. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff

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2

3

4

5

NA

c. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site

1

2

3

4

5

NA

d. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

1

2

3

4

5

NA

e. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service

1

2

3

4

5

NA

f.

1

2

3

4

5

NA

g. South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

1

2

3

4

5

NA

h. Georgia Department of Natural Resources

1

2

3

4

5

NA

i.

Georgia Sea Grant

1

2

3

4

5

NA

j.

Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Georgia

1

2

3

4

5

NA

k. Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)

1

2

3

4

5

NA

l.

1

2

3

4

5

NA

m. National Coalition for Marine Conservation

1

2

3

4

5

NA

n. International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)

1

2

3

4

5

NA

o. Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)

1

2

3

4

5

NA

p. Fishing Magazines/Newsletters

1

2

3

4

5

NA

q. SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters

1

2

3

4

5

NA

r.

1

2

3

4

5

NA

s. Radio

1

2

3

4

5

NA

t.

1

2

3

4

5

NA

u. Internet

1

2

3

4

5

NA

v. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Facebook Page

1

2

3

4

5

NA

w. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Twitter Feed

1

2

3

4

5

NA

x. Other Social Media (You Tube, Flickr, Instagram, etc.)

1

2

3

4

5

NA

y. Word of Mouth

1

2

3

4

5

NA

1

2

3

4

5

NA

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

American Sportfishing Association (ASA)

Newspapers
Television

z. Others (please specify, include people like a marina
manager, other anglers or divers, local community
leader, family member, friend, etc.)
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17. To the best of your knowledge please name the agency who sets policy/management for each of the following:
Name of Agency
a. For National Marine Sanctuaries
__________________________________________
b. For Ocean areas of Georgia (Federal waters) __________________________________________
c. For Coastal areas in and around Georgia (State waters) __________________________________
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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In this section, we would like your opinion on the status of the condition of the resources/pressures’ in
GRNMS.
19. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means Getting a lot Better and 5 means Getting a lot Worse, please rate
how you think the status/condition of each of the following resources has been
changing since implementation of the GRNMS (1981).
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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
f.
Social media (Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, etc).

Status and Conditions of the Resources/Pressures’ in GRNMS

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Information From GRNMS

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.
RESOURCES
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.

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

PRESSURES
l. Underwater human produced noise from human activities

1

2

3

4

5

DK

m. Ocean Acidification (ph. level harms shellfish and corals)

1

2

3

4

5

DK

n. Climate Change

1

2

3

4

5

DK

Other Sea life (abundance)

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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.

22. 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.

20. Which activities do you do in ocean & coastal areas both in and around Georgia and inside GRNMS?
Please check all that apply.
ACTIVITY
Recreational bottom fishing
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

Georgia GRNMS

Some Activities that do not take place in GRNMS
Beach Activities
Surfing
Windsurfing or Kite boarding
Personal Watercraft Use (jet skis, wave runners, etc.)
Shorebird Watching
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding

Georgia

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ACTIVITY

Days
Charter
Boat

Recreational bottom fishing

_______

_______

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

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.

ACTIVITY
Recreational bottom fishing
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
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding

Days
Private
Boat

Days
In
Georgia
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______

Days
in
GRNMS
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
XXXX
_______
XXXX
_______

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

i. Better fishing

YES SOMEWHAT NOT AT ALL

j. Better diving for things to see

YES

SOMEWHAT

NOT AT ALL

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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.

Please circle the number for your answer.

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
often revolve around the activity.

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Information Source Used
a. Talking with others who participate in the activity

1

2

3

4

5

b. Magazines

1

2

3

4

5

c. Government agency publications

1

2

3

4

5

d. Conservation organization publications

1

2

3

4

5

e. Newspapers

1

2

3

4

5

f.

1

2

3

4

5

g. Club meetings/newsletters

1

2

3

4

5

h. Television

1

2

3

4

5

i.

Radio

1

2

3

4

5

j.

Internet

1

2

3

4

5

k. Social Media

1

2

3

4

5

Diving shops/companies

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.
Reason for engaging in primary activity
a. To be outdoors

1

2

3

4

5

b. For family recreation

1

2

3

4

5

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.

c. To experience new and different things

1

2

3

4

5

d. For relaxation

1

2

3

4

5

e. To be close to the water

1

2

3

4

5

f.

1

2

3

4

5

g. To be with friends

1

2

3

4

5

h. To develop my skills

1

2

3

4

5

i.

To get away from the regular routine

1

2

3

4

5

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?

j.

To experience adventure and excitement

1

2

3

4

5

k. To experience natural surroundings

1

2

3

4

5

l.

1

2

3

4

5

$ ____________ AMOUNT TO REPLACE PRIMARY ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT
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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? ____________________

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Activity Specialization

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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?
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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.

Please circle the number for your answer.

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Va
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GOOD OR SERVICE

No

Please circle the number for your answer.

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Va
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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.

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

Supply of mineral resources through mining

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

W
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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 Extremely High Value, to what extent do you value each good
or service?

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Ways You Value Ocean & Coastal Resources/Marine Environment

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
sustainability an available for future generations to enjoy?

ACTIVITY OR ACTION
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.

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

j.

Other (please specify)
1

2

3

4

5

Donate to groups representing diving interests

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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
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40. How many people age 18 or older live in your household? _____ (number of people)
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)

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.

44. What is your employment status? (Check all that apply)
unemployed
employed full time
employed part time
retired
student
homemaker
none of the above
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

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