North Pacific Catcher-Processor
Social Survey
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Sponsored by:
NOAA Fisheries (National Marine Fisheries Service)
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Economics and Social Science Research Program
Questions?
Please Contact Amber Himes-Cornell, AFSC Social Scientist
Phone: (206) 526-4221
Email: amber.himes@noaa.gov
OMB Control No.: XXXX-xxxx EXPIRATION DATE: XX/XX/20XX
This survey is voluntary. ALL RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL
SURVEY INFORMATION |
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY? This study aims to collect social and cultural information catcher processor companies and their employees participating in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Groundfish Trawl Fishery. The study will collect baseline data in 2015 to generate a description of people in the sector before the approval and implementation of a substantial change in the management of the GOA Groundfish Trawl Fishery. After implementation we will repeat the study at various intervals. We can then compare the results from each study to update the baseline data on the industry, and better understand any changes or social impacts that have occurred in the industry. In addition to this survey, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council is expected to collect economic data about the fishery through an economic data collection program.
WHO IS CONDUCTING THIS STUDY? This study is being conducted by the Economics and Social Science Research Program (ESSRP) at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The primary mission of the ESSRP is to provide economic and socio-cultural information that will assist NMFS in meeting its stewardship responsibilities. This means we study human society as it relates to marine resources, inclusive of commercial fishing.
HOW IS THIS STUDY FUNDED? This project is funded by the NMFS.
HOW WILL THIS STUDY BE USED? The information collected in this study will be used to understand the impacts of fishery management measures, and to inform fishery management in the future. The aggregated results of the survey will be publically available, but individual survey responses are confidential. It will also improve the NMFS’ ability to analyze the impacts of fishery management actions on fishing communities, consistent with Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act National Standard 8 and Executive Order 12898 – the Environmental Justice Initiative.
HOW IS THIS SURVEY ORGANIZED? This survey is one of three that have been created for the catcher processor sector. Each survey is aimed at a specific type of respondent: company management, shipboard management and deck crew, and processing line workers. This survey is aimed at representatives of each catcher processor company. There are four sets of questions; each set is likely best answered by someone familiar with certain aspects of company operations: the global company standpoint, human resources, sales and marketing and fleet management.
WHO DOES THIS STUDY INCLUDE? This study includes the employees of catcher processor vessels that fish in the GOA Groundfish Trawl fishery and individuals at the management level of each company.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? This survey takes most people an hour to complete.
ARE MY ANSWERS CONFIDENTIAL? This is a confidential survey. Analysis of the survey results will be anonymous. All of the information will be aggregated as well. Information in this survey will be subject to the confidentiality requirements of the National Marine Fisheries Service per MSA Sec. 402(b) and the NOAA Administrative Order NAO 216-100, and will not be provided or presented in any way as to identify individual respondents. Please see next page for more information.
DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE? Your participation and input is very important and will help us to better understand the unique opportunities and challenges of this fishery and its impact on the catcher processor sector. However, this is a voluntary survey and you may choose to skip any question or end at any point in the survey.
HOW WAS MY NAME OBTAINED? Depending on your role with the catcher processor, your name was obtained through ownership of a vessel, websites, through your employer, or through third party referrals.
Thank you for your participation!
Please contact Amber Himes-Cornell, AFSC Social Scientist for more information.
Contact information: amber.himes@noaa.gov, or by phone: (206) 526-4221
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SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS
All answers given in this survey should reflect your own perception of the commercial fishing industry based on your personal experience and knowledge. |
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND PARTICIPATION |
EXPLANATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY |
The information you provide will be kept confidential to the extent possible per the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (as amended) Sec 402(b) and NOAA Administrative Order NAO 216-100, Protection of Confidential Fisheries Statistics. In addition, in the event of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, we will protect the confidentiality to the extent possible under the Exemption 4 of the FOIA. To support the confidentiality of this research the following processes are in place: |
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SECTION 1. FROM THE GLOBAL COMPANY STANDPOINT |
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Attend Council meetings in person |
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Read the Council’s newsletter |
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Listen to Council meetings via the web |
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I do not participate in the Council process at all. |
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Provide written public testimony |
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Provide written comments |
Please describe the role Gulf of Alaska fisheries currently play in the overall company portfolio.
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Please describe the role Gulf of Alaska fisheries played in the company portfolio 20 years ago. If your company did not exist 20 years ago, please select “Not Applicable”.
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Pursue more Bering Sea Fisheries |
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Pursue other fisheries outside of Alaska |
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Consolidate operations onto fewer vessels |
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Operate vessels seasonally instead of year-round |
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No change outside of the Gulf of Alaska |
Please describe the role Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands fisheries currently play in the overall company portfolio.
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Please describe the role Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands fisheries played in the company portfolio 20 years ago.
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North Pacific Fisheries |
Plan to CONTINUE over next 5 years |
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We do not participate in this fishery |
Central GOA groundfish |
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Western GOA groundfish |
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Central GOA rockfish program |
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BSAI non-pollock groundfish |
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North Pacific Fisheries |
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Central GOA groundfish |
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Western GOA groundfish |
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Central GOA rockfish program |
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BSAI non-pollock groundfish |
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Other fishery (Please specify):
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Other fishery (Please specify):
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9a. If you answered somewhat to a lot in the previous question: Please explain how your business handles fluctuating exchange rates.
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We do not change our business practices in response to fluctuating exchange rates.
SECTION 2. HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Office staff |
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By days at sea |
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Hourly |
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Salary |
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Owner share |
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By pound of catch |
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By pound of processed product |
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By percentage of value of catch |
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By percentage of value of processed product |
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Other (Please specify):
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We recruit through Alaska Job Centers |
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We advertise in other countries |
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We employ recruiters in Alaska |
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We employ recruiters in other parts of the United States |
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We employ recruiters in other countries |
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We use online recruitment |
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Word of mouth |
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Connections (relatives?) of current employees |
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Other (Please specify): ________________________________________________ |
In an average year, what percentage of your vessel-based employees are returning after having worked for your company in the previous year?”
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SECTION 3. SALES AND MARKETING |
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From buyers |
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From industry newsletter |
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From fishing organizations |
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From the internet |
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From Urner Barry |
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From foreign publications (newspaper, government report, etc) |
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United States |
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Canada |
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United Kingdom |
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Continental Europe |
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Russia |
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China |
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Japan |
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Korea |
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Other Asia |
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Contract with wholesaler(s) |
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Agreement with wholesaler(s) |
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Contract with distributor(s) |
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Agreement with distributor(s) |
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Contract with restaurant(s) |
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Agreement with restaurant(s) |
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Contract with retailer(s) |
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Agreement with retailer(s) |
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Best markets |
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Longstanding relationships |
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I do not know |
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Exchange rates |
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Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________ |
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Regional |
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National |
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International |
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For example: trucking company, broker, etc. |
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Vessel Chinese re-processor Japanese distributor Final consumer market in Korea |
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Section 4. Fleet management
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Yes ➨ Go to 21 |
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No ➨ Go to 22 |
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How does the company determine year to year which fisheries each vessel will participate in?
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How do you obtain information related to your work in the fishery? Please select all that apply.
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Internet |
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NMFS website |
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Telephone/Cell phone |
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Social networking Sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) |
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Print media (Newspaper, Magazines, Newsletters) |
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Fishing organizations |
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ADF&G website |
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For example: net suppliers, fuel, bait, vessel parts, etc. |
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For example shipyards, equipment repairs, financial advice, accounting, legal, etc. |
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For example: changes in regulations, fishery, area, or gear closures, observer requirements, etc. |
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For example: Skippers give me information on fishing operations. Factory managers provide inventory and production information. Sales department informs me what our buyers are willing to pay. An industry research group provides me with information about new excluder devices that others are testing. |
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The following space is left blank for notes or comments
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION
Please address any questions or comments to:
Amber Himes-Cornell
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
amber.himes@noaa.gov
(206) 526-4221
Public
reporting or burden for this survey is estimated to average 1 hour
per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
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 that
collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control
Number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to Amber
Himes-Cornell, AFSC-Economics and Social Science Research Program,
7600 Sand Point Way NE, 98115.
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