Question Bank

Coral Reef Conservation Survey

Question Number	Category	Description
1-13	Attitude toward / importance of coral reefs	Importance of coral reef aspects, including willingness to pay for coral reef protection, and satisfaction with the state of coral reefs over time
14-28	Participation in coral reef activities	Frequency of participation in coral reef activities, including activities conducted at the coral reef jurisdiction and how deterioration of coral reef conditions could affect participation in these activities
29-35	Perceived threats to coral reefs	Perceived threats in coral reef jurisdiction, including familiarity with common threats to coral reefs and perception on their potential impact
36-48	Marine Protected Areas	Familiarity with Marine Protected areas (MPAs), including perceived purpose, benefits and impact, and effect on coral reef activities
49-66	Resource conditions of coral reefs	Perception of the condition of coral reefs over time, and willingness to accept actions such as limited access, increased restrictions on coral reef activities (e.g. fishing, boating), more stringent pollution regulation, and statutes limiting development
67-73	Coral reef changes since establishment of MPAs	Perceived changes since the introduction of MPAs and impact of these changes on personal use of coral reef areas
74-81	Knowledge of rules/regulations	Knowledge of applicable regulations and restrictions to coral reef activities in MPA, and knowledge/perceptions on the effectiveness of traditional or cultural methods for managing resources
82-85	Compliance with rules/regulations	Perception on level of compliance with regulations related coral reefs (e.g. by fishers, divers, local population, tourists), perception of enforcement levels, and rationale to follow coral reef regulations
86-102	Coral reef management processes	Level of support towards environmental causes, including donations, volunteering activities, and involvement in activities related to the management of coral reefs. Perceptions on the success of coral reef strategies and regulations and the roles of the Federal, local government, and local communities to protect coral reefs
103-106	Support for management processes and regulations	Perception on the success of different actors and regulation to address problems in coral reef areas. Level of support towards specific regulations and measures aimed to protecting coral reefs.
107-111	Sources of information available	Identification of most relevant sources of information about coral reefs (e.g. newspapers, radio, brochures, NOAA publications, etc.), and level of trust in information sources
112-121	Coral reef financial reliance	Reliability of coral reefs as a personal source of food or income, including involvement on commercial fishing activities and their impact on personal income
122-124	Consumption of Coral reef products (fish, shellfish)	Indication of the amount of reef based marine products/seafood consumed (weekly) and sources
125-143	Demographic questions	Generic demographic information to facilitate the categorization and analysis of the responses. Information includes family members, age, gender, education, occupation, household income, place of residence, race, languages, religious affiliation, and membership in community groups

Coral Reefs Conservation Survey Categories

CATEGORY 1: Attitude Toward/Importance of Coral Reefs

1. How important are the following aspects of coral reefs?

	Very Unimportant	Unimportant	Neither Important nor Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Not Sure
The reef is not too far from my access point
The reef is near a breakwater
Getting to reefs is safe
Reefs are large
The reef is in deep water
The reef is in shallow water
Reefs are of good quality
Large amount of live coral at the reefs
Low amount of algae cover at the reef
Clear water is readily available (i.e., high visibility)
Low level of pollution near the reefs
Fish are abundant at the reefs
Reef has a variety of types of fish (i.e., diversity)
Reef has a variety of sizes of fish
Invertebrates (e.g., lobster, conchs, sea cucumbers) are abundant
Reef has a variety of invertebrates
Other sea life (e.g., manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles) is abundant
That reefs are in designated protected area
It is safe to swim near reef
The reef is not too overcrowded with people
No boating restrictions at the reef
Stringent fishing regulations at the reef
Environmental protection of coral reefs
Environmental protection of mangroves
Environmental protection of seagrasses
Protection of endangered species
Other, not mentioned, specify:

2. To what degree would you be willing to do to each of the following in order to protect and maintain the coral reefs in <location>?

	Would Not Do	Would Consider	Would Do	Not Sure
Pay more to participate in reef related activities like snorkeling and diving
Donate money or items (e.g. used boat, computer) to an organization working to protect the reef
Pay higher local <location> taxes
Pay higher state taxes
Pay higher federal taxes
Volunteer with an organization once a year that is working to protect the reefs (e.g. participate in coastal clean up)
Volunteer with an organization more than once a year that is working to protect the reefs

3. Would you be willing to donate money in order to protect the reefs?

1. Yes

2. No

4. How much money would you be willing to donate at least once in order to protect the reefs?

1. Nothing

2. Less than $50

3. $50 – $100

4. $101 - $250

5. $251 - $500

6. More than $500

7. Not sure

5. How often would you be willing to donate in order to protect the reefs?

1. Once

2. Once a year

3. More than once a year

6. How much money would you be willing to donate annually in order to protect the reefs?

1. Nothing

2. Less than $50

3. $50 – $100

4. $101 - $250

5. $251 - $500

6. More than $500

7. Not sure

7. Please rate the extent to which you agree/disagree with each of the following statements.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
Coral reefs are important for protecting the coast from erosion and natural disasters.
Coral reefs are critical components of our natural ecosystem
Mangroves are not important for protecting the coast from erosion.
Coral reefs are only important if you fish or dive.
We should restrict fishing in certain areas to allow the fish and coral to grow.
We should restrict development in certain areas to protect the natural environment.
Establishing size restrictions to regulate fishing is a good management practice.
There are no problems with water quality at coral reefs.
Diving and snorkeling are not harmful to coral reefs.
Mooring buoys that reduce the use of anchors have a positive effect on the marine environment.
Coral reefs provide coastal protection from storm surge associated with tropical hurricanes and typhoons.
Large coral reef barrier systems can help reduce the impacts of tsunamis.
Coral reefs cannot be restored once damage occurs
Coral reefs provide sustainable resources that support the development of coastal communities
Sediment runoff from land activities such as construction and development can harm coral reefs
Pesticides and herbicides used in commercial and residential activities can be carried by runoff and affect coral reefs
Coral reefs have an important role in our culture
Effects from climate change can severely affect coral reefs
Pathogens, like some type of fungus, can affect the health of coral reefs
Eliminating some species, like sea urchins, can affect the ecological dynamics of coral reefs
Oil spills can affect or destroy coral reefs
Grounding of ships on coral reef can cause long term damage
Offshore aquaculture farms located in coral reefs are harmful to the coral reefs
Coral reefs can be a source of new substances that may be used to develop new medicines

8. Please indicate how important each of the following factors is in terms of deciding whether or not you would choose to visit a specific coral reef.

	Very Unimportant	Unimportant	Neither Important nor Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Not Sure
Clear water (high visibility)
Quality of the reef
Abundance of fish at the reef
Types of fish at the reef (i.e., diversity)
Size of fish at the reef
Amount of live coral at the reef
Size of the reef
Abundance of other sea life (e.g., manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, invertebrates)
Whether the reef is a specially protected area
Amount of algae cover on the reef
Difficulty of the conditions for participating in recreational activities on the coral reef
Distance from my shore access point to the reef
Ease of getting to the reef
Adequacy of my boat to get to the reef
Mooring buoys near coral reefs
Level of crowding at the reef
Seasonal or rotational closures at desirable reef locations
Restrictions on fishing
Presence of other groups that I don’t like
Amount of pollution near the reef
Safety of swimming near reef
Fish catch per trip to reef
Whether or not a particular commercial charter boat goes to the reef
Ease of finding a charter/ company to go to the reef
Cost to get to the reef
Opportunities to participate in coral reef activities at the reef
The information available about the reef
Availability of protected calm waters
Availability of shore-side support facilities (e.g. dive shops, piers, hospitals, recompression chambers)
Absence of dangerous animals (e.g., sharks, jellyfishes)
Water at the reef is deep
Occurrence of unusual features (e.g., underwater caves, ship wrecks)
Opportunities to do other aquatic activities (e.g. surfing)
Other: Please list

9. How satisfied were you with the each of the following items on your last trip to <a coral reef>?

	Very Unsatisfied	Unsatisfied	Neither Satisfied nor Unsatisfied	Satisfied	Very Satisfied	Not Sure
Clear water (high visibility)
Quality of the reef
Abundance of fish at the reef
Types of fish at the reef (i.e., diversity)
Size of fish at the reef
Amount of live coral at the reef
Size of the reef
Abundance of other sea life (e.g., manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, invertebrates)
Whether the reef is a specially protected area
Amount of algae cover on the reef
Difficulty of the conditions for participating in recreational activities on the coral reef
Distance from my shore access point to the reef
Ease of getting to the reef
Adequacy of my boat to get to the reef
Mooring buoys near coral reefs
Level of crowding at the reef
Seasonal closures at desirable reef locations
Presence of other groups that I don’t like
Amount of pollution near the reef
Safety of swimming near reef
Fish catch per trip to reef
Whether or not a particular commercial charter boat goes to the reef
Ease of finding a charter/ company to go to the reef
Cost to get to the reef
Opportunities to participate in coral reef activities at the reef
The information available about the reef
Availability of protected calm waters
Availability of shore-side support facilities (e.g. dive shops, piers, hospitals, recompression chambers)
Absence of dangerous animals (e.g., sharks, jellyfishes)
Water at the reef is deep
Occurrence of unusual features (e.g., underwater caves, ship wrecks, overhangs, walls)
Opportunities to do other aquatic activities (e.g. surfing, windsurfing)
Other: Please list

10. Where was your last trip to <a coral reef>? [Open Ended]

11. In thinking about a trip to that same reef <# of years> years ago, how satisfied were you then with the same items.

	This was my First Trip	Very Unsatisfied	Unsatisfied	Neither Satisfied nor Unsatisfied	Satisfied	Very Satisfied	Not Sure
Clear water (high visibility)
Quality of the reef
Abundance of fish at the reef
Types of fish at the reef (i.e., diversity)
Size of fish at the reef
Amount of live coral at the reef
Size of the reef
Abundance of other sea life (e.g., manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles)
Whether the reef is a specially protected area
Amount of algae cover on the reef
Difficulty of the conditions for participating in recreational activities on the coral reef
Distance from my shore access point to the reef
Ease of getting to the reef
Adequacy of my boat to get to the reef
Mooring buoys near coral reefs
Level of crowding at the reef
Seasonal closures at desirable reef locations
Presence of other groups that I don’t like
Amount of pollution near the reef
Safety of swimming near reef
Fish catch per trip to reef
Whether or not a particular commercial charter boat goes to the reef
Ease of finding a charter/ company to go to the reef
Cost to get to the reef
Opportunities to participate in coral reef activities at the reef
The information available about the reef
Availability of protected calm waters
Availability of shore-side support facilities (e.g. dive shops, piers, decompression chambers)
Absence of dangerous animals (e.g., shark, jellyfishes)
Water at the reef is deep
Occurrence of unusual features (e.g., underwater caves, ship wrecks)
Opportunities to do other aquatic activities (e.g. surfing)
Other: Please list

12. How important are coral reefs to your culture?

1. Very Unimportant

2. Unimportant

3. Neither Important nor Unimportant

4. Important

5. Very Important

6. Not Sure

Q12a. Please explain [Open Ended]

13. How important are coral reefs to your way of life?

1. Very Unimportant

2. Unimportant

3. Neither Important nor Unimportant

4. Important

5. Very Important

6. Not Sure

CATEGORY 2: Participation in Coral Reef Activities

14. How often do you participate in each of the following activities?

	Never	Once a Year or Less	A Few Times a Year	At Least Once a Month	2 to 3 Times a Month	Once a Week	Several Times a Week	Every Day	No Answer
Invertebrate harvesting
Gathering of marine resources
Coral harvesting
Seaweed harvesting
Spear fishing
Fish collecting
Sport fishing
Cast net-fishing
Gillnet, surround net and drag net-fishing
Trap fishing
Pole/line fishing
Other kind of fishing: Please list
Interacting w dolphins
Swimming/wading
Snorkeling
Outrigging
Paddling
Beach sports
Diving (SCUBA or Free diving)
Boarding (surfing, kitesurfing, SUP, body-surfing, body-boarding)
Jet-ski/thrill-craft
Water sports/water skiing/wake boarding
Pleasure boating
Sailing
Kayaking
Canoe/wa‘a
Glass bottom boating
Underwater photography
Waterside camping
Beach recreation (BBQ, picnic, sports)
Walking/Hiking/Running around the reef
Collecting herbal medicines
Bird watching
Beach clean up
Hunting
Mountain biking
Other activities: Please list

15. Which of the following activities did you participate in at <location>? (Please check all you have done)

1. Invertebrate harvesting

2. Harvesting of mangrove resources

3. Spear fishing

4. Fish collecting

5. Sport fishing

6. Net-fishing

7. Trap fishing

8. Other kind of fishing: Please list

9. Sand/coral extraction

10. Interacting w dolphins

11. Swimming/wading

12. Snorkeling

13. Diving (SCUBA)

14. Boarding (surfing, kitesurfing, SUP, body-surfing, body-boarding)

15. Jet-ski/thrill-craft

16. Water sports/water skiing

17. Pleasure boating

18. Sailing

19. Kayaking

20. Canoe/wa‘a

21. Glass bottom boating

22. Underwater photography

23. Waterside camping

24. Beach recreation, BBQ, picnic

25. Walking/Hiking/Running

26. Collecting Herbal Medicines

27. Bird watching

28. Beach Clean up

29. Hunting

30. Seaweed harvesting

31. Other activities: Please list.

32. None

16. To what extent do you do these activities on natural and/or artificial reefs?

1. Always on natural reefs

2. Mostly natural reefs, but some on artificial reefs

3. Varies between both natural and artificial reefs

4. Mostly on artificial reefs, but some on natural reefs

5. Always on artificial reefs

6. Not sure

17. How many other people participated in <activity> with you? ____#

18. In which of the coral reefs in the area did you do these activities?

List reef options for the specific location

19. Which coral reefs do you visit most often to participate in each of activities selected? List reef options for the specific location

20. Please select which (if any) activity was the main reason for your visit to <location>. (Please select no more than 2).

1. Invertebrate harvesting

2. Harvesting of Mangrove resources

3. Spear fishing

4. Fish collecting

5. Sport fishing

6. Net-fishing

7. Trap fishing

8. Other kind of fishing: Please list

9. Sand/coral extraction

10. Interacting w dolphins

11. Swimming/wading

12. Snorkeling

13. Diving (SCUBA)

14. Boarding (surfing, kitesurfing, SUP, body-surfing, body-boarding)

15. Jet-ski/thrill-craft

16. Water sports/water skiing

17. Pleasure Boating

18. Sailing

19. Kayaking

20. Canoe/wa‘a

21. Glass bottom boating

22. Underwater photography

23. Waterside camping

24. Beach recreation, BBQ, picnic

25. Walking/Hiking/Running

26. Collecting Herbal Medicines

27. Bird watching

28. Beach Clean up

29. Hunting

30. Seaweed harvesting

31. Other activities: Please list.

32. None

21. To what extent do you think your coral reef related activities affect the coral reefs?

1. No impact on the reefs

2. Significantly helps the reefs

3. Helps the reef somewhat

4. Both helps and hurts the reefs

5. Hurts the reef somewhat

6. Significantly hurts the reefs

7. Not sure

22. Please explain why you think your activities help/hurt the coral reefs? [Open Ended]

23. How do you participate in <activities>?

1. Use my own boat and equipment (or that of a member of my group)

2. Rent a boat that my group uses, but use our own equipment

3. Rent a boat and equipment that my group uses

4. Use a service that provides transportation and all equipment for the activity

5. Other: Please list

6. I do not participate in any activities that require a boat

7. Not Sure

24. Please indicate how important each of the following factors is in terms of deciding where you would like to participate in coral reef related activities at <location>.

	Very Unimportant	Unimportant	Neither Important nor Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Not Sure
Clear water (high visibility)
Quality of the reef
Abundance of fish at the reef
Types of fish at the reef (i.e., diversity)
Size of fish at the reef
Amount of live coral at the reef
Size of the reef
Abundance of other sea life (e.g., manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles)
Whether the reef is a specially protected area
Amount of algae cover on the reef
Difficulty of the conditions for participating in recreational activities on the coral reef
Distance from my shore access point to the reef
Ease of getting to the reef
Adequacy of my boat to get to the reef
Mooring buoys near coral reefs
Level of crowding at the reef
Seasonal closures at desirable reef locations
Presence of other groups that I don’t like
Amount of pollution near the reef
Safety of swimming near reef
Fish catch per trip to reef
Whether or not a particular commercial charter boat goes to the reef
Ease of finding a charter/ company to go to the reef
Cost to get to the reef
Opportunities to participate in coral reef activities at the reef
The information available about the reef
Availability of protected calm waters
Availability of shore-side support facilities (e.g. dive shops, piers, recompression chambers)
Absence of dangerous animals (e.g., sharks, jellyfishes)
Water at the reef is deep
Occurrence of unusual features (e.g., underwater caves, ship wrecks)
Opportunities to do other aquatic activities (e.g. surfing)
Other: Please list

25. Please indicate how important each of the following factors is in terms of deciding whether or not you would choose to do coral reef related activities at a reef other than the one you visit most often.
    
    

	Very Unimportant	Unimportant	Neither Important nor Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Not Sure
Clear water (high visibility)
Quality of the reefs
Abundance of fish at the reefs
Types of fish at the reefs (i.e., diversity)
Size of fish at the reefs
Amount of live coral at the reefs
Size of the reefs
Abundance of other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Whether reefs are in specially protected area
Difficulty of the conditions on coral reef
Distance to coral reefs
Mooring buoys near coral reefs
Level of crowding
Area closures at desirable reef locations
Presence of other groups that I don’t like
Amount of pollution near the reefs
Safety of swimming near reefs
Fish catch per trip to reefs
Whether or not a particular outfit goes to the reef
Ease of finding a charter/ company to go to the reefs
Cost to get to the reefs
Quality of the beaches
Availability of parking
Presence of active conservation/management
Presence of surfing contests
Maps, brochures and other tourist information
Customer service and friendliness of people
Value for the price
Safety of the location/Amount of crime
Ease of getting to location
Number of activities to do at the locations
Quality of accommodations
Ease of finding a company that provides the activity
Price companies charge to do the activity
Level of crowding at the reefs
Other: Please list

26. Assuming each of the following conditions, how would that affect the amount of time you would spend on outdoor recreation activities in <location> during a 12-month period?

	Same Amount of Time	Slightly Less Often	About Half as Often	Much Less Often	Almost Never	Not Sure
Less living coral cover than it currently has
Very little living coral cover
No living coral cover

27. How would the disappearance of live coral cover in <location> affect the amount of time you would spend on outdoor recreation activities outside <location>?

1. No change in the amount of time I spend in <location>

2. I would visit other locations slightly more often

3. I would visit other locations about half the time

4. I would visit other locations much more often

5. I would visit other locations almost exclusively (and would rarely if ever return to [location])

6. Not Sure

28. How many times have you participated in a coral reef related activity in [location] in the last 12 months, that is, since (date last year)?

1. None

2. 1

3. 2

4. 3-5

5. 6-8

6. 8-12

7. More than 12

8. No Response

CATEGORY 3: Perceived threats to coral reefs

29. To what degree do you think any problems or threats exist to the coral reefs in <location>?

1. None
2. Minimal
3. Moderate
4. Large
5. Extreme

6. Not sure

30. What do you see as the greatest threats to the reefs in <location>? [Open Ended]

31. How familiar are you with each of the following potential threats facing the coral reefs in <location>?

	Very Unfamiliar	Unfamiliar	Neither Familiar nor Unfamiliar	Familiar	Very Familiar	Not Sure
Climate change
Coral bleaching
Ocean acidification
Sand Extraction/Mining
Erosion
Pollution (stormwater, wastewater, chemical runoff and trash/littering
Increased coastal/urban development
Stormwater and wastewater runoff
Chemical runoff (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, detergents, phosphates)
Dredging
Taking coral or live rock from beaches
Taking coral or live rock from the sea
Coral bashing (damaging the reef)
Trash/littering
Marine pollution (e.g. sewage/ dumping/ trash/ sedimentation)
Poor water quality
Cruise ship traffic
Ships and boats grounding on reefs
Scuba divers
Irresponsible diving
Too many divers
Number of tourists
Overuse for recreation
Illegal fishing
Illegal harvesting
Harmful Fishing practices
Overfishing
Other illegal activities
Invasive species, e.g. lion fish
Introduced species
Increasing Population size
Hurricanes
Natural disasters
Other: Please list

32. How important do you consider the following potential threats facing the coral reefs in <location>?

	Very Unimportant	Unimportant	Neither Important nor Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Not Sure
Climate change
Coral bleaching
Ocean acidification
Sand Extraction/Mining
Erosion
Increased coastal/urban development
Stormwater and wastewater runoff
Chemical runoff (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers)
Sedimentation
Dredging
Taking coral and live rock from beaches
Taking coral and live rock from the sea
Coral bashing
Trash/littering
Pollution (e.g. sewage/ dumping/ trash/ sedimentation)
Poor water quality
Cruise ship traffic
Ships and boats grounding on reefs
Scuba divers
Irresponsible diving
Too many divers
Too many divers
Number of tourists
Overuse for recreation
Illegal fishing
Illegal harvesting
Harmful Fishing practices
Overfishing
Other illegal activities
Invasive species, e.g. lion fish, Roi, Taape, etc.
Introduced species
Increasing Population size
Hurricanes
Other natural disaster
Other: Please list

33. Of the following list, what do you think are the greatest threats to the reefs in <location>? (Please check up to 4)

1. Climate change

2. Coral bleaching

3. Ocean acidification

4. Sand Extraction/Mining

5. Erosion

6. Increased coastal/urban development

7. Stormwater and wastewater runoff

8. Chemical runoff (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers)

9. Sedimentation

10. Dredging

11. Taking coral and live rock from beaches

12. Taking coral and live rock from the sea

13. Coral bashing

14. Trash/littering

15. Pollution (e.g. sewage/ dumping/ trash/ sedimentation)

16. Poor water quality

17. Cruise ship traffic

18. Ships and boats grounding on reefs

19. Scuba divers

20. Irresponsible diving

21. Too many divers

22. Number of tourists

23. Overuse for recreation

24. Illegal fishing

25. Illegal harvesting

26. Harmful Fishing practices

27. Destructive fishing

28. Overfishing

29. Spear fishing

30. Other illegal activities

31. Invasive species, e.g. lion fish

32. Introduced species

33. Increasing Population size

34. Hurricanes

35. Other Natural Disasters

36. Other: Please list

37. Not sure

34. How familiar are you with coral bleaching?

1. Very Unfamiliar

2. Unfamiliar

3. Neither Familiar nor Unfamiliar

4. Familiar

5. Very Familiar

6. Not Sure

35. In your opinion, what is the primary cause of coral bleaching? Ask only if they are at least moderately familiar with coral bleaching (per Q36)

1. Local factors exclusively

2. Non-local factors such as climate change, exclusively

3. Non-local factors aggravated by local factors

4. Local factors aggravated by non-local factors

5. I don’t know

CATEGORY 4: Marine Protected Areas

36. How familiar are you with Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)? A Marine Protected Area is a an area whose boundaries include some area of ocean and typically restricts human activity for the purpose of protecting living, non-living, cultural, and/or historic resources.

1. Very Unfamiliar

2. Unfamiliar

3. Neither Familiar nor Unfamiliar

4. Familiar

5. Very Familiar

6. Not Sure

37. Please indicate which each of the following statements are true for <Name> MPA.

	True	False
<Name> MPA is closed to all human activities
<Name> MPA exists for conservation
<Name> MPA exists for cultural use
<Name> MPA exists for subsistence use
<Name> MPA allows specific recreation and commercial uses
<Name> MPA encompasses a variety of conservation and management methods
<Name> MPA enables research and education on coral reefs and the environment
<Name> MPA restricts fishing practices within its boundaries
<Name> MPA has routine closings
<Name> MPA has boating restrictions
<Name> MPA restricts the use of the coral reef for certain recreational activities

38. Which of the following are considered Marine Protected Areas (MPA)? (please check all that apply)

1. Marine Sanctuary

2. National Monument

3. Marine Reserve

4. Commercial Port

5. National Park

6. None

7. Not Sure

39. Which of the following do you believe represents the primary purpose(s) of MPAs? (Please check all that apply)

1. Increasing overall fish stocks and biomass within the zones

2. Increasing overall fish stocks and biomass outside the zones

3. Conserving and protecting corals, fish, and other marine life inside the zones

4. Resolving user group conflicts

5. Supporting scientific research

6. Food security

7. Protecting a sacred place

8. Cultural heritage

9. Educating the public

10. Recreational use

11. Building resiliency for future natural disasters,

12. Shoreline protection

13. Other: Please list

40. How knowledgeable are you with the rules and regulations governing [name] MPA?

1. Not at all knowledgeable

2. Somewhat knowledgeable

3. Moderately knowledgeable

4. Knowledgeable

5. Extremely knowledgeable

6. Not Sure

41. How has <Name> MPA impacted your livelihood?

1. Very positive impact

2. Somewhat positive impact

3. Both positive and negative impacts

4. Somewhat negative impact

5. Very negative impact

6. No impact

7. Not sure

42. How have MPAs impacted the livelihoods of people from your community that you are aware of?

1. Very positive impact

2. Somewhat positive impact

3. Both positive and negative impacts

4. Somewhat negative impact

5. Very negative impact

6. No impact

7. Not sure

43. In your opinion, which groups have most benefited from <Name> MPAs? (Please select no more than 3)

1. Commercial fishers

2. Local subsistence fishers

3. Recreational/sport fishers

4. Commercial fish and dive operators

5. Local dive operators

6. Recreational (local and tourist) divers

7. Conservation groups

8. Local communities

9. Local government

10. Other: Please list

44. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
MPAs protect the ocean environments
MPAs protect coral reefs
MPAs improve the environment
MPAs have been effective in restoring coral reefs in <location>
There should be more MPAs zones in <location>
MPAs increase the number of fish within their boundaries
MPAs increase the number of fish outside of their boundaries
MPAs have reduced conflicts between different user groups in <location>
MPAs have increased conflicts between different user groups in <location>
I support the establishment of MPAs as they are currently established
I support the establishment of MPAs in <location>
I generally support the establishment of MPAs
I support the establishment of a research only area in <location>
A research only area in the <name> MPA would have a positive impact on the marine environment
Research only areas protect and improve coral reefs
I support boundary expansion of the <name> MPA
Boundary expansion of the <name> MPA would have a positive impact on the marine environment
<location> has benefited environmentally from establishment of the <name> MPA
There has been a net economic benefit to the <location> coastal economy from the establishment of the <name> MPA
There should be more than one reef location set aside as a research only area in the <name> MPA
Commercial fisheries have benefited from the establishment of the <name> MPA
Local fisherman have benefited from the establishment of the <name> MPA
Recreational/sport fisherman have benefited from the establishment of the <name> MPA
<Name> MPA regulations have had no effect on my business
The establishment of MPAs in <location> will increase the likelihood that I will vacation there
I have visited <location> because of the establishment of MPAs
MPAs help increase tourism
Having all the waters surrounding <location> in an MPA makes the area a more attractive destination
Boating regulations should exist to protect coral reef systems

45. How has the <name> MPA been most successful? (Please check all that apply)

1. Protecting specific species of concern or of commercial value

2. Protecting the whole coral reef ecosystem

3. Protecting the environment of the entire region, not only the coral reef system

4. Increasing the public environmental awareness

5. Increasing the opportunities to use the resources

6. Increasing tourism

7. Increasing security (i.e., reduction in criminal activity)

8. Increasing scientific research

9. Improving the water quality of the area/reducing contamination

10. Reducing user conflicts

11. Protecting cultural artifacts or traditions

12. Other: Please list

13. None

46. Least successful?

1. Protecting specific species of concern or of commercial value

2. Protecting the whole coral reef ecosystem

3. Protecting the environment of the entire region, not only the coral reef system

4. Increasing the public environmental awareness

5. Increasing the opportunities to use the resources

6. Increasing tourism

7. Increasing security (i.e., reduction in criminal activity)

8. Increasing scientific research

9. Improving the water quality of the area/reducing contamination

10. Reducing user conflicts

11. Protecting cultural artifacts or traditions

12. Other: Please list

13. None

47. Has your use of < Name> MPA increased, decreased, or stayed the same since its establishment?

1. Increased significantly

2. Increased a little

3. Stayed the same

4. Decreased a little

5. Decreased significantly

48. Why has your use changed? (Please check all that apply)

1. Doing activities other places by choice

2. New regulations prevent doing former activities

3. Crowding has become a problem

4. Doing the activities less

5. The activities are less enjoyable since the implementation of the regulations

6. Other: Please list

7. Has not changed

CATEGORY 5: Resource Conditions of Coral Reefs

49. What is the current condition of each of the following at <Location>? OR In your opinion, how are [jurisdiction’s] marine resources currently doing? Please rank from very bad to very good

	Very Bad	Bad	Neither Bad nor Good	Good	Very Good	Don’t Know
Fish on the Reef Flat
Number of Fish
Fish on the Reef Slope
Pelagic Fish
Invertebrates on the Reef Flat
Invertebrates on the Reef Slope
Spawning Stocks
Reef Flat Habitat
Reef Slope Habitat
Ocean Water Quality (clean and clear)
Mangrove Crab
Mangrove Trees
Sea Shells
Amount of Coral
Seagrasses
Abundance of fish
Size of fish
Types of fish (i.e., diversity)
Abundance of Invertebrates
Diversity of Invertebrates
Number of sea urchins and sea cucumbers
Number of Lobsters
Number Octopus
Abundance of Living Coral
Diversity of Living Coral
Turtle Nesting Sites
Presence of other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, etc.)
Abundance of other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, etc.)
Land-based pollution/sewage
Sea-based pollution/marine debris
Fisheries
Sandy beaches
Mooring buoys
Fewer vessel groundings
Other bottom habitat
Overgrowth of algae
Sedimentation of reefs
Crowding (too many people)

50. How are the current conditions of the marine resources in <location>?

1. Very Bad

2. Bad

3. Neither Good nor Bad

4. Good

5. Very Good

6. Not Sure

51. Has the condition of marine resources in <location> gotten better or worse over the last 5 years?

1. Significantly Worse

2. Worse

3. No Change

4. Better

5. Significantly Better

6. Not Sure

52. Has the condition of marine resources in <location> gotten better or worse over the last 20 years?

1. Significantly Worse

2. Worse

3. No Change

4. Better

5. Significantly Better

6. Not Sure

53. How would you say the condition of each of the following in <location> changed over the last 10 years: from 1=it has gotten a lot worse to 5=it has gotten a lot better?

	Significantly Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Significantly Better	Not Sure
Ocean Water Quality (clean and clear)
Amount of Coral
Fish on the Reef Flat
Fish on the Reef Slope
Pelagic Fish
Invertebrates on the Reef Flat
Invertebrates on the Reef Slope
Spawning Stocks
Reef Flat Habitat
Reef Slope Habitat
Water Quality
Mangrove Crab
Mangrove Trees
Sea Shells
Corals
Seagrasses
Abundance/Amount of fish
Size of fish
Types of fish (i.e., diversity)
Abundance of Invertebrates
Size of Invertebrates
Number of sea urchins and sea cucumbers
Number of Lobsters
Number Octopus
Abundance of Living Coral
Turtle Nesting Sites
Other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Abundance of other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Any other large scale changes over time like changes in weather patterns, water temperature, or fishing seasons
Large scale changes due to natural disasters
Overgrowth of algae
Sedimentation of reefs
Other bottom habitat

54. In the next 10 years, do you think the condition of the marine resources in [jurisdiction] will get worse, stay the same or improve? [New]

1. Get worse

2. Stay the same

3. Improve

4. Not sure

55. To what degree have the changes you have observed affected your <activity> practices?

1. Not At All

2. Very Little

3. A Moderate Amount

4. Large

5. Significant

6. Not Sure

56. Which of these change have affected your <activity> practices and how? [Open Ended]

57. To what degree have you noticed any other large scale changes over time like changes in fish populations, weather patterns, water temperature, or fishing seasons?

1. Not At All

2. Very Little

3. A Moderate Amount

4. Large

5. Significant

6. Not Sure

58. Please describe those changes. [Open Ended]

59. To what extent would you be willing to accept more limited access to <Name> MPA to have…

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
More fish in reef
More living coral
More invertebrates
More turtle nesting grounds
More seagrass
More mangroves
More other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Cleaner water
Less algae overgrowth
Other: Please list

60. To what extent would you be willing to accept increased fishing regulations in <Name> MPA to have…

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
More fish in reef
More living coral
More invertebrates
More turtle nesting grounds
More seagrass
More mangroves
More other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Cleaner water
Less algae overgrowth
Other: Please list

61. To what extent would you be willing to accept increased restrictions on invertebrate harvesting to have…

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
More fish in reef
More living coral
More invertebrates
More turtle nesting grounds
More seagrass
More mangroves
More other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Cleaner water
Less algae overgrowth
Other: Please list

62. To what extent would you be willing to accept increased pollution regulations to have…

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
More fish in reef
More living coral
More invertebrates
More turtle nesting grounds
More seagrass
More mangroves
More other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Better water transparency
Less algae overgrowth
Other: Please list

63. To what extent would you be willing to accept more limited construction and development, particularly near the seashore, to have…

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
More fish in reef
More living coral
More invertebrates
More turtle nesting grounds
More seagrass
More mangroves
More other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Better water transparency
Less algae overgrowth
Less sediment on reef
Other: Please list

64. To what extent would you be willing to accept increased regulation of coral reef activities to have…

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
More fish in reef
More living coral
More invertebrates
More turtle nesting grounds
More seagrass
More mangroves
More other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Better water transparency
Less algae overgrowth
Other: Please list

65. To what extent would you be willing to accept increased boating restrictions in <Name> MPA to have…

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
More fish in reef
More living coral
More invertebrates
More turtle nesting grounds
More seagrass
More mangroves
More other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Better water transparency
Less algae overgrowth
Less anchor damage to reefs
Less marine–based pollution
Other: Please list

66. How familiar are you with each of the following conservation local, national, and international coral reef conservation programs?

	Very Unfamiliar	Unfamiliar	Neither Familiar nor Unfamiliar	Familiar	Very Familiar	Not Sure
<Program name> jurisdictional coral reef program
NOAA/National Coral Reef Conservation Program
Micronesia Challenge
International Coral Reef Initiative
Caribbean Challenge

CATEGORY 6: Coral Reefs Changes Since Establishment of MPAs

67. To what degree have you seen changes in the following within the <name> MPA since it was established?

	Significantly Fewer	Fewer	No Change	More	Significantly More	Not Sure
Fish (used for food)
Mangrove crab
Mangrove trees
Round clam (popol)
Conch and other sea shells
Corals
Seagrasses
Invertebrates
Turtle nesting grounds
Sandy beaches
Sea urchins
Octopus
Lobsters
Sea birds
Other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Other bottom habitat
Specific species to be added as determined by location

68. To what degree have you seen changes in the abundance/condition of each of the following since <name> MPA was established?

	Significantly Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Significantly Better	Not Sure
Fish on the Reef Flat
Fish on the Reef Slope
Pelagic Fish
Invertebrates on the Reef Flat
Invertebrates on the Reef Slope
Spawning Stocks
Reef Flat Habitat
Reef Slope Habitat
Water Quality
Mangrove Crab
Mangrove Trees
Sea Shells
Corals
Seagrasses
Number of fish
Size of fish
Types of fish (i.e., diversity)
Abundance of Invertebrates
Abundance of Living Coral
Turtle Nesting Sites
Other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Abundance of other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks etc.)
Any other large scale changes over time like changes in weather patterns, water temperature, or fishing seasons
Other bottom habitat

69. To what degree have you seen a change in the amount of each of the following directly outside the <name> MPA now versus XX years ago? (Years to vary depending on location)

	Significantly Fewer	Fewer	No Change	More	Significantly More	Not Sure
Food fish
Aquarium fish
Mangrove crab
Mangrove trees
Round clam (popol)
Conch and other sea shells
Corals
Seagrasses
Invertebrates
Turtle nesting grounds
Sea urchins
Octopus
Lobsters
Sea birds
Other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks etc.)
Other bottom habitat

70. To what degree have you seen changes in abundance/condition in each of the following directly outside the <name> MPA now versus 5 years ago?

	Significantly Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Significantly Better	Not Sure
Fish on the Reef Flat
Fish on the Reef Slope
Pelagic Fish
Invertebrates on the Reef Flat
Invertebrates on the Reef Slope
Spawning Stocks
Reef Flat Habitat
Reef Slope Habitat
Water Quality
Mangrove Crab
Mangrove Trees
Sea Shells
Corals
Seagrasses
Number of fish
Size of fish
Types of fish (i.e., diversity)
Abundance of Invertebrates
Abundance of Living Coral
Turtle Nesting Sites
Other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Abundance of other sea life (manatees, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, etc.)
Any other large scale changes over time like changes in weather patterns, water temperature, or fishing seasons
Other bottom habitat

71. Please rate the change in status/condition of the following since the implementation of the <name> MPA.

	Significantly Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Significantly Better	Not Sure
Land-based pollution/sewage
Sediment runoff in the reef area
Sea-based pollution/marine debris
Sea water quality
Coral reef fisheries
Pelagic fisheries
Mooring buoys
Fewer vessel groundings
Crowding (too many people)
Incidence of harmful algal blooms (e.g., red tides)
Number of shark sightings
Improvement in reef-related livelihoods
Access to reefs

72. To what degree do you feel the <name> MPA is responsible for the status/condition of these resources?

	Not At All	Slightly	Somewhat	To A Large Degree	Completely	Not Sure
Land-based pollution/sewage
Sediment runoff in the reef area
Sea-based pollution/marine debris
Sea water quality
Coral reef fisheries
Pelagic fisheries
Mooring buoys
Fewer vessel groundings
Crowding (too many people)
Incidence of harmful algal blooms (e.g., red tides)
Number of shark sightings

73. To what degree has your use of <name> MPA changed since the zone was established?

1. Rarely or never used and still do not

2. Decreased significantly

3. Decreased some

4. Has not changed

5. Increased some

6. Increased Significantly

7. Not sure

CATEGORY 7: Knowledge of Rules/Regulations

74. Here in [jurisdiction], do regulations exist for participating in each of the following activities in or near a coral reef in <location>/<Name> MPA?

	Yes	No	Don’t know
Coral Harvesting
Invertebrate Harvesting
Harvesting of Mangroves
Harvesting of mangrove species
Fishing with Rod & Reel
Sport / Recreational fishing
Net-fishing
Trap fishing
Talakhaya (Throw Net) Fishing
SCUBA Spearfishing
Freedive Spearfishing
Gillnet Fishing
Spear Fishing
Live Fish Collecting
Commercial Fishing
Subsistence Fishing
Collecting Trochus
Collecting Sea Cucumbers
Size of fish that can be removed
Number of fish catch per trip
Driving on Beach
Burning
Trash Dumping
SCUBA diving
Snorkeling/swimming
Boating
Water sports
Sea Turtle Harvesting
Taking Sea Turtle Eggs
Taking Bird Eggs
Residential / Commercial Development
Sand Extraction
Anchoring
Using chemicals for fishing
Using explosives for fishing

75. When you were planning your recent trip to <location>, were you aware that there were special zones where certain activities are restricted or not allowed? OR How familiar are you with rules and regulations associated with coral reefs in [your jurisdiction]

1. Yes

2. No

3. Not Sure

76. Did you know before your recent visit to <location> that all <name/region> is a Marine Protected Area?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Not Sure

77. Which of the following restrictions exist in <name> MPA? (Please check all that apply)

1. No fishing

2. Designated no take areas

3. Seasonal fishing restrictions

4. Species restrictions

5. Fish size restrictions

6. No anchoring

7. Prohibited discharge of sewage or graywater from vessels

8. Restrictions on coastal construction/development

9. Vessel transit restrictions (e.g., no transit of oil tankers)

10. Restrictions on types of fishing gear used

11. Diving restrictions

12. Restrictions on tourist activities

13. Permits required for use

14. Cultural use only

15. Bag limits

16. Limits on gear types

14. Other: Please list

78. How familiar are you with more traditional or cultural methods for managing marine resources and coral reefs in [Location]? OR To what extent are coral reef environments important to you and your family’s cultural beliefs and practices?

1. Very unfamiliar

2. Unfamiliar

3. Neither familiar nor unfamiliar

4. Familiar

5. Very Familiar

6. Not Sure

79. Does your village have a local, traditional, or cultural method for managing marine resources and coral reefs?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Not Sure

Q79a. Please describe. [Open Ended]

80. How effective are the more traditional or cultural methods for managing marine resources and coral reefs?

1. Very ineffective

2. Ineffective

3. Neither effective nor ineffective

4. Effective

5. Very effective

6. Not Sure

Q80a. Please explain [Open Ended]

81. How effective are the more traditional or cultural methods for managing marine resources and coral reefs as compared to more “modern” rules and regulations for governing marine resources and coral reefs?

1. Traditional methods are much less effective

2. Traditional methods are less effective

3. No difference between the traditional and modern methods

4. Traditional methods are more effective

5. Traditional methods are much more effective

6. Not Sure

CATEGORY 8: Compliance with Rules/Regulations

82. Please rate the extent to which you believe each of the following occur.

	Never	1-25% Rarely	26-50% Sometimes	51-75% About Half of the Time	76-99% Most of the Time	Always	Not Sure
How often do you believe fishers do not comply with regulations?
How often do you believe that a fisher who is not complying with fisheries regulations would be seen or detected by enforcement agents?
How often do you believe that fishers who do not comply with fisheries regulations are caught and penalized?
How often do you believe that people fish inside the <name> MPA no-take zones?
Based on your observations, how often would you say that commercial fishers do not comply with fisheries regulations?
Based on your observations, how often would you say that non-commercial fishers do not comply with fisheries regulations?
How often do people from <location> not comply with MPA regulations?
How often do people from outside <location> not comply with MPA regulations?
How often do you believe commercial or recreational divers do not comply with regulations?
How often do you believe that a commercial or recreational diver who is not complying with regulations would be seen or detected by the enforcement agencies?
How often do you believe commercial or recreational divers who do not comply with regulations are caught and penalized?
Based on your observations, how often would you say that commercial dive operators do not comply with regulations?
Based on your observations, how often would you say that recreational divers do not comply with regulations?

83. Please rate the extent to which you agree/disagree with each of the following.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
People from <location> respect the MPA regulations.
People from outside <location> respect the MPA regulations.
Commercial diving operations respect MPA regulations.
Local diving operations respect MPA regulations.
Commercial fishing operations respect MPA regulations.
Local fishing operations respect MPA regulations.
Tourists respect MPA regulations.
Tourists are knowledgeable of MPA regulations.
Local people are knowledgeable about MPA regulations
Commercial and local fisheries are treated differently by authorities for violating regulations.
Commercial and local diving operations are treated differently by authorities for not complying with regulations.
Enforcement of regulations is fairly carried out.
Enforcement of regulations is adequate.
Penalties are fair and in line with the violation.
No specific groups are singled out in enforcement of regulations.
No specific groups are singled out in allocating penalties.

84. Why do you think some people do not follow the regulations?

	Strong Reason	Sort of a reason	Not a reason	Not Sure
It is easy to do- not likely to get caught
They don’t know it’s illegal
They don’t know it can harm the environment
They don’t know it can harm wildlife and the coral reef ecosystem
They need to earn a living and feel they have no other option
They don’t care
People are lazy
They think it’s fun
They want to fish/dive in a less populated area
MPAs have more fish/coral to see/catch
People do not appreciate how much of an impact violating regulations has on the environment/coral reef ecosystem
The MPA is easier to get to (or safer) than other fishing areas
There is not enough enforcement
Other, please specify

85. Please rate your confidence level that each of the following is accurately and fairly enforcing coral reef related rules and regulations.

	Not at all Confident	Slightly Confident	Moderately Confident	Confident	Very Confident	Not Sure
Enforcement officers
Administrative hearings
Legal and trial process

CATEGORY 9: Coral Reef Management Processes

86. Have you donated any money or time towards an environmental cause in the last 12 month?

1. Time

2. Money

3. Both

4. Neither

87. How much time did you donate over the last 12 months? (if yes to previous question)

1. Less than 5 hours

2. 5-25 hours

3. 25-50 hours

4. 50-75 hours

5. More than 100 hours

6. No response

88. How much money did you donate over the last 12 months? (if yes to prior question)

1. Less than $20

2. $20 - $50

3. $50 - $100

4. $100 - $200

5. More than $200

6. No response

89. How often do you participate in the following activities to protect the environment?

	Not At All	Once a year or Less	Several times a year	At least once a month	Several Times a Month or More
Coastal Cleanup (beach clean up)
Community watch
Volunteer as a docent (school, visitor center, etc)
Volunteer with a non-governmental organization
Develop or maintain a coral reef blog, web site, or other Internet presence
Fish monitoring/fish counts
Community-based creel survey
Local education/awareness initiatives
Other: Please list

[INTERVIEWER READS] Please carefully consider the following plan to protect coral reefs in [Jurisdiction].

Suppose, because of the need to raise funds to improve management of coral reefs, the state/territorial government of [Jurisdiction] was considering adding a “Reef Conservation Tax” on top of your existing local taxes. The funds generated from the special tax would go directly towards the agencies involved in the conservation of coral reefs. The funds would pay for some of the management actions described in earlier questions and should result in improving the amount of reef fish, reduced pollution from the land and restore damaged coral reefs.

Suppose, in order to implement the new policy, the [Jurisdiction] had to call a <statewide/jurisdictional> vote where all residents of [Jurisdiction] over age 18 were asked to vote on the amount of the tax increase. If the majority of persons vote for the increase, then the tax would be implemented.

As a reminder, this is a hypothetical plan, and people often overstate the amount they would be willing to pay in surveys like this, but we’d like you to consider what decision you would really make if you had to spend the extra money, given your current budget.

90. If the proposed tax were to cause your household expenses to increase by $XX per year, or in other words, $Y extra per month, how would you vote?¹

1. YES

2. NO

SKIP PATTERN-- If respondent answers ‘YES’, then skip to #Next Question in Series:

91. If you answered NO to the hypothetical tax increase question, please state your reason (Check all that apply)

1. This increased tax would be too expensive for me

2. I don’t trust the government to give the money to the environmental agencies

3. I don’t think the environmental agencies are effective

4. I prefer to donate directly to environmental organizations

5. I don’t believe in raising taxes on principle

6. I think that current management is effective and doesn’t require more economic resources

7. Other

92. To what degree are you involved in making decisions related to the management of coral reefs in <location>?

1. Not at all involved

2. Slightly involved

3. Moderately involved

4. Involved

5. Very involved

93. How satisfied are you with the current management strategies for coral reefs in <location>?

1. Very unsatisfied

2. Unsatisfied

3. Neither

4. Satisfied

5. Very Satisfied

6. Not sure

94. How effective are each of the following management strategies or regulations in the <name> MPA/Jurisdiction?

	Very Ineffective	Ineffective	Neither Effective Nor Ineffective	Effective	Very Effective	Not Sure
Restricting use of anchors and or designate mooring areas
Limiting shoreside/streamside activities (e.g., agriculture or construction) to reduce pollution
Fishing restrictions (e.g., fish size class, number of fish, fishing seasons, locations)
Species restrictions
Catch shares
Traditional management methods
Controlling access to coral reefs
Limiting construction maritime facilities (piers, waterfronts, boat ramps)
Dive tourism restrictions
Seasonal/rotational closures
Distributing coral reef educational materials to visitor
Conducting outreach activities to educate public
Marine zoning
Other: Please list

95. What, if any, management strategies or regulations do you think should be changed in the <name> MPA?

1. Restricting use of anchors and or designate mooring areas

2. Limiting shoreside/streamside activities (e.g., agriculture or construction) to reduce pollution

3. Fishing restrictions (e.g., fish size class, number of fish, fishing seasons, locations)

4. Controlling access to coral reefs

5. Limiting construction maritime facilities (piers, waterfronts, boat ramps)

6. Dive tourism restrictions

7. Seasonal/rotational closures

8. Distributing coral reef educational materials to visitor

9. Conducting outreach activities to educate public

10. Marine zoning

11. Other: Please list

96. How effective do you think [regulation] of each of the following are at [location]?

Management of:	Very Ineffective	Ineffective	Neither Effective nor Ineffective	Effective	Very Effective	Don’t Know
Fishing
Beach Use
Littering or dumping
Illegal burning
Road Maintenance
Watershed issues (e.g. pollution, nutrient runoff, sediment, coastal development)
No-take MPAs
Restricted use MPAs
Gear restrictions
Size restrictions on fishing
Species restrictions on fishing
Seasonal and/or rotational closures
Dive tourism
Other tourist activities
Sand mining
Other: Please list

97. How successful is the Federal government in protecting coral reefs?

1. Not at all successful

2. Somewhat successful

3. Moderately successful

4. Successful

5. Extremely successful

6. Not sure

98. How successful is the local government in protecting coral reefs?

1. Not at all successful

2. Somewhat successful

3. Moderately successful

4. Successful

5. Extremely successful

6. Not sure

99. How involved is the local community in protecting and managing coral reefs?

1. Not at all involved

2. Somewhat involved

3. Moderately involved

4. Involved

5. Very involved

6. Not sure

100. How effective is the local community in protecting and managing coral reefs?

1. Not at all effective

2. Somewhat effective

3. Moderately effective

4. Effective

5. Very effective

6. Not sure

101. In your opinion, who has primary decision making authority over the coral reefs (and associated species)?

1. Residents of <location>

2. A particular family

3. Village leadership

4. Village residents

5. Community group

6. No one

7. Residents of [territory]

8. The local government

9. The federal government

10. Other: Please list

102. In your opinion, who is primarily responsible for management activities to protect coral reefs (and associated species)?

1. Residents of <location>

2. A particular family

3. Village leadership

4. Village residents

5. Community group: _____________

6. No one

7. Residents of <territory>

8. The local government

9. The federal government

10. Other: Please list

CATEGORY 10: Support for Management Processes and Regulations

103. Please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
The process that the government has used to develop rules and regulations for <Name> MPA was open and fair to all groups
It has not mattered whether the average person participated in the workshops and meeting on the <Name> MPA because the average person could not influence the final decisions
The government agency responsible for designating the <Name> MPA has not addressed the concerns of local and state (or other federal) governments in developing rules and regulations for the MPA
The government has not addressed the concerns of individual citizens in developing rules and regulations for <Name> MPA
Once <Name> MPA 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
The procedures that the government has established to deal with violations of <Name> MPA regulations have been fair and just
<Location> has benefited environmentally from <Name> MPA
<Location> has benefited socially from <Name> MPA
<Location> has benefited culturally from <Name> MPA
<Location> has benefited financially from <Name> MPA
Sufficient resources and staff are available to enforce current regulations
I know where to go to find information about regulations
When developing regulations, the government takes the needs of the local community affected by the regulations into consideration
Boating regulations are too stringent
Fishing regulations are too stringent
Construction regulations are too stringent
Recreational activity regulations are too stringent
Pollution regulations are too stringent
Harvesting regulations are too stringent
Access regulations are too stringent
Boating regulations hurt the local economy
Fishing regulations hurt the local economy
Construction regulations hurt the local economy
Recreational activity regulations hurt the local economy
Pollution regulations hurt the local economy
Harvesting regulations hurt the local economy
Access regulations hurt the local economy

104. To sufficiently protect the coral reefs, do you believe stronger, weaker, or no change to the existing regulations in <location> is warranted?

1. Significantly weaker regulations

2. Weaker regulations

3. No change

4. Stronger regulations

5. Significantly stronger regulations

6. Not Sure

105. To what extent would you support each of the following possible changes to existing rules and regulations or to existing management processes to improve the protection of the coral reefs in <location>? OR The following are proposed or existing strategies used to manage the marine environment and specifically, to improve the protection of coral reefs in [jurisdiction]. Please rate whether you oppose or support each type of strategy

Fishing and Harvesting Practices	Strongly Oppose	Oppose	Neither Support nor Oppose	Support	Strongly Support	Don’t Know
Ban commercial harvesting
Ban commercial fishing
Create area for traditional fishing
Allow more types of resource use in reserve
Prohibit Scuba-spear fishing
Prohibit destructive gear-types
Prohibit [specific gear types]
Create more no-catch (no-take) fishing zones
Create more restricted use zones
Bag limits
Minimum size limits on fish that can be taken
Maximum size limits on fish that can be taken
Species restrictions
Slot limits (fish take is allowed above or below a certain size)
Seasonal/spawning periods
Fishing activities must be approved by the existing reef boards
Catch shares
Efforts to restore damaged coral reefs
No harvesting of bottom formations inside <Name> MPA
No taking of invertebrates inside <Name> MPA
Incorporate traditional [jurisdictional: e.g. “Hawaiian”] practices into coral reef management
The hook-and-line only fishing regulation in <Name> MPA

Other Rules/Regulations	Strongly Oppose	Oppose	Neither Support nor Oppose	Support	Strongly Support	Don’t Know
Increase enforcement of existing rules/regulations
Expand boundaries of MPA
Expand no-take area
Decrease size no-take area
Seasonal and/or rotational openings/closures
Increase community participation in reserve management
Stricter controls on sediment and nutrient runoff from land to the ocean
More stringent control of pollutants to preserve water quality
Stricter regulations on discharging of pollutants in <Name> MPA
Restrictions on coastal development
Banning commercial/recreational activities
Limiting dive tourism
Limiting other tourist activities
Enforced training/certification of scuba divers and snorkelers
Dive/snorkel operations should have limited entry in <location>
Implement/enforce monetary fines for violation
Stronger shipping regulations
Ban anchoring in MPA
Limit vessel size for mooring use in the MPA
Require vessels use mooring buoys within the MPA
Regulations on minimum distance and speed from vessels flying a dive flag
The requirement that all dive vessels fly a dive flag
Other: Please list

106. Please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
I support the <Name> MPA as it is currently established
I support the no anchoring regulation in the MPA
I support the prohibition on disturbing the sea bed including all mining and oil & gas activities
I support the prohibition of commercial fishing use of wire fishing traps
I support the prohibition commercial fishing using bottom trawls
I support the prohibition on the damage or removal of bottom formations (e.g. corals and rock)
I support the prohibition on the use of explosives for fishing
I support the prohibition on the discharge of pollutants in <Name> MPA waters
I support the prohibition on spear fishing in the MPA
The process that <name> MPA used to develop its rules and regulations was open and fair to all groups
It has not mattered whether the average person participated in the workshops and meeting of the <Name> MPA because the average person could not influence the final decisions
<Name> MPA has not addressed the concerns of other federal and state governments in developing its rules and Regulations
<Name> MPA has not addressed the concerns of individual citizens in developing its rules and regulations
Once the <Name> MPA 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
The procedures that <Name> MPA has established to deal with violations of its regulations has been fair and just
<Name> MPA does a good job of enforcing its regulations
<Name> MPA does a good job of educating the public about its rules and regulations

CATEGORY 11: Sources of Information Available

107. Which of the following sources would you consider to be your primary sources of information about coral reefs in <location>? (Please check up to 5). List region specific sources as well

1. Newspaper

2. Radio

3. Television

4. Brochures

5. Informational Signs

6. Community Members

7. Community/club Meeting

8. Work

9. Friends

10. Family

11. Teachers

12. Religious Leaders

13. Workshop

14. Word of mouth

15. [ ] Website

16. [ ] Staff

17. Sanctuary Advisory Council

18. People who participate in coral reef related activities

19. Magazines

20. Government agency publications

21. Conservation organization publications

22. NOAA sponsored Publications or websites

23. Other: Please list

24. None

108. Which of the following sources would you consider to be your primary sources of information on participating in coral reef related activities you enjoy and its impact on coral reefs? (Please check up to 5). List region specific sources as well

1. Newspaper

2. Radio

3. Television

4. Brochures

5. Informational Signs

6. Community Members

7. Community/club Meeting

8. Work

9. Friends

10. Family

11. Teachers

12. Religious Leaders

13. Workshop

14. Word of mouth

15. [ ] Website

16. [ ] Staff

17. Sanctuary Advisory Council

18. People who participate in coral reef related activities

19. Magazines

20. Government agency publications

21. Conservation organization publications

22. NOAA sponsored Publications or websites

23. Other: Please list

24. None

109. Which of the following sources would you consider to be your primary sources of information on government rules and regulations of coral reefs in <location>? (Please check up to 5). List region specific sources as well

1. Newspaper

2. Radio

3. Television

4. Brochures

5. Informational Signs

6. Community Members

7. Community/club Meeting

8. Work

9. Friends

10. Family

11. Teachers

12. Religious Leaders

13. Workshop

14. Word of mouth

15. [ ] Website

16. [ ] Staff

17. Sanctuary Advisory Council

18. People who participate in coral reef related activities

19. Magazines

20. Government agency publications

21. Conservation organization publications

22. NOAA sponsored Publications or websites

23. Other: Please list

24. None

110. Which of the following sources would you consider to be your primary sources of information about coral reefs management processes in <location>? (Please check up to 5). List region specific sources as well

1. Newspaper

2. Radio

3. Television

4. Brochures

5. Informational Signs

6. Community Members

7. Community/club Meeting

8. Work

9. Friends

10. Family

11. Teachers

12. Religious Leaders

13. Workshop

14. Word of mouth

15. [ ] Website

16. [ ] Staff

17. Sanctuary Advisory Council

18. People who participate in coral reef related activities

19. Magazines

20. Government agency publications

21. Conservation organization publications

22. NOAA sponsored Publications or websites

23. Other: Please list

24. None

111. How often do you use each of the following sources of information to provide you accurate information on coral reefs and coral reef related topics in [jurisdiction? List region specific sources as well

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Frequently
Newspaper
Radio
Television
Online news sources/websites
Social Media
Brochures
Informational Signs
Community Members
Community/club Meeting
Village leaders
Village council
Work
Friends
Family
Teacher
Religious Leaders
Workshop
Word of mouth
Sanctuary Advisory Council
People who participate in coral reef related activities
Magazines
Government agency publications
Conservation organization publications
Government sponsored publications or websites
Other: Please list

CATEGORY 12: Coral Reef Financial Reliance

112. To what degree do you rely on coral reefs as a source of food for yourself and your family?

1. Not at all

2. For a small part of the food we consume

3. For about half of my food we consume

4. For the majority, but not all of my food we consume

5. For my all of my food we consume

6. Not sure

113. To what degree do you rely on coral reefs for a source of income?

1. Not at all

2. For a small part of my income

3. For about half of my income

4. For the majority, but not all of my income

5. For my all of my income

6. Not sure

114. How often do you fish or harvest marine resources for each of the following reasons?

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Frequently	No Response
To feed myself and my family/ household
To sell for profit
To give to extended family members and/or friends
For fun
For special occasions and cultural events
To donate to charities
Other: Please list

115. Is your occupation affiliated with the marine environment/industry in <location>?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Not sure

116. If YES, please circle the industry that best fits your primary profession.

1. Commercial fishing

2. Charter fishing

3. Dive/snorkel operation

4. Marina/boat operation

5. Other watersports

6. Eco-tour operation

7. Ecological research

8. Ocean/coastal management

9. Artisan

10. Education

Other_____________________

117. Do you belong to a fishery cooperative?

1. Yes

2. No

3. No Response

118. If yes, which one?

List fish house options for specific location

119. What approximate percentage of your TOTAL household income is derived from fishing?

1. Less than 10%

2. 10 – 25%

3. 26 – 50%

4. 51 – 80%

5. 80 – 100%

120. What is your primary launch location or access point to the water?

List options specific to <location>

121. Do you have a secondary launch location or access point to the water, from which you port part of the year? If so, please check.

1. I do not have a launch location or access point to the water

List options specific to <location>

Category 13: Consumption of Coral Reef products

122. How often do you or your family eat fish/seafood? [New]

a. Every day

b. A few times a week

c. About once a week

d. 1-3 times a month

e. Less than once a month

f. Never

g. Not sure

SKIP PATTERN -- If respondent answers ‘never’ then skip next question

123. How often do you or your family eat locally-caught fish/seafood that is harvested from coral reefs? (For example parrotfish, humphead wrasse, unicorn fish, octopus or shells from nearby coral reefs)? [New]

a. Every day

b. A few times a week

c. About once a week

d. 1-3 times a month

e. Less than once a month

f. Never

g. Not sure

124. Where do you get the fish or seafood your family eats? [New]

1. Purchased by myself or someone in my household at a store or restaurant

2. Purchased by myself or someone in my household at a market or roadside vendor

3. Caught by myself or someone in my household

4. Caught by extended family members

5. Caught by friends or neighbors

6. Other, please specify ______________________

CATEGORY 13: Demographic Questions

125. How many family members do you support (including yourself)?

1. Myself Only

2. 2

3. 3

4. 4

5. 5

6. 6

7. 7

8. Greater than 7

9. No Response

126. What is your age? [Open Ended]

127. What is your sex?

1. Male

2. Female

3. No Response

128. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

1. 8th Grade or Less
2. 9th to 11th Grade
3. 12th Grade, High School Grad, GED
4. 13 to 15 Years (some community college or vocational training)
5. College Graduate
6. Graduate School, Law School, Medical School

7. No Response

129. What is your current employment status?

1. Unemployed
2. Student
3. Employed full-time
4. Homemaker
5. Employed part-time
6. Retired
7. None of the above (Please specify)

8. No Response

130. What is your occupation? [Open Ended]

131. In which sector are you employed? (Ask only for those who check employed full or part time) (check all that apply)

1. Management, professional etc.

2. Service & Tourism

3. Retail Sales

4. Fishing/ Aquaculture

5. Fish Processing/Cannery

6. Construction & Maintenance

7. Transportation

8. Government (Federal)

9. Government (Local)

10. Agriculture

11. Education
12. Manufacturing /Oil Refinery

13. Law Enforcement

14. Health / Medical

15. Communications

16. Textiles

17. Other: Please list

18. No Response

132. What is your annual household income?

1. Under $10,000

2. $10,000 to $19,999

3. $20,000 to $29,999

4. $30,000 to $39,999

5. $40,000 to $49,999

6. $50,000 to $59,999

7. $60,000 to $74,999

8. $75,000 to $99,999

9. $100,000 to $149,999

10. $150,000 or More

11. No Response

133. Please list the city, state, and postal code of your primary residence [Open end]

134. For how many years have you lived at this location?

1. Less than 1 year

2. 1 – 5 years

3. 5 – 10 years

4. 10 – 20 years

5. 20 – 30 years

6. More than 30 years

135. Do you have direct access to the water from your residence?

1. I can get to the water from my property

2. My residence is a short walk to the water

3. My residence is a short drive to the water

4. My residence does not have direct access to the water

5. No Response

136. What race/ethnicity do you consider yourself?

1. American Indian or Alaskan

Native

2. Asian

3. Black or African American

4. Puerto Rican

5. Carolinian

6. Chamorro

7. Chinese

8. Cuban

9. Filipino

10. Japanese

11. White

12. Korean

13. Mexican

14. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific

Islander

15. Samoan

16. Taino

17. Thai

18.Tongan

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19. Vietnamese

20. White

21. Other/Mixed

22. No response

23. Hispanic or Latino

137. How proficient are you in English?

1. I speak no English

2. I speak very little English

3. Conversational

4. Completely Fluent

5. Not sure

138. What language(s) do you speak, including your primary language? (Please check each language you speak).

1. English

2. Spanish

3. French

4. German

5. Italian

6. Portuguese

7. Arabic

8. Chinese

9. Japanese

10. Korean

11. Tagolog

12. Hindi

13. Hawaiian

14. Hawaii Pidgin English

15. Sāmoan

16. Chamorro

17. Carolinian

18. Creole

19. Crucian

20. Tongan

21. Other: Please list

22. No Response

139. What religion do you consider yourself?

1. Episcopal

2. Presbyterian

3. Baptist

4. Methodist

5. Lutheran

6. Christian Congregational

7. Assembly of God

8. Pentecostal

9. Seventh Day Adventist

10. Other Protestant/Non-denominational Christian

11. Mormon (LDS)

12. Catholic

13. Jewish

14. Muslim

15. Hindu

16. Bhuddist

17. Bahai

18. Atheist/Humanist

19. Other: Please list

20. None

21. No Response

140. Do you have a particular title, leadership, or cultural status in your community? If so, please list. [Open Ended]

141. Do you hold the Samoan title of matai?

142. Please check each group of which you a member?

1. Chamber of Commerce

2. Environmental Group

3. Conch Coalition

4. MCCF

5. OFF

6. NAUI

7. PADI

8. KADO

9. FADO

10. SSI

11. Last Stand

12. Reef Relief

13. Sanctuary Friends of the Florida Keys

14. Local religious or community organization

Which one? ___________________

15. Other, please specify

16. No response

Include other groups in list relevant to location.

143. Do you own a boat?

1. Yes

2. No

3. No response

Other important information that should be included as part of the survey instrument:

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average25-30 minutes per respondent, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. [This means when developing each specific questionnaire the appropriate number of questions should be selected so as not to exceed the public burden of 30 minutes]

Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other suggestions for reducing this burden to (name), NOAA Line office, (address). [This is required information as part of the questionnaire, usually at the end]

[A Statement on confidentiality, if applicable, should be inserted at the end unless already provided elsewhere on the form]. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subjected to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number XXXX-XXXX. 

1 (Bid Range $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, $250 and $500; based on average income in jurisdiction): These prices will be distributed across the surveys ($XX) and used for estimating the non-market value. Presented as an annual & monthly rate so the respondent can make an informed tradeoff based on their budget constraint.

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