Merizo Household Survey
Hafa adai,
My name is __________. You have been selected to participate in this survey. We are interested in obtaining your opinions on some important issues related to coral reefs and the environment in Merizo. You were selected because you live in the village of Merizo and your opinions on the issues affecting the coral reefs of Merizo are very important to us.
Your participation is voluntary and the information you provide will be kept strictly anonymous.
No personally identifiable information (name, address, telephone number, email address) will be linked to your completed survey. The information collected will be viewed only by the NOAA research team compiling the data, and will be destroyed at the end of the information collection process. This process will maintain the anonymity of the responses received. Results will be aggregated, so that no responses can be attributable to individuals. That is, all answers are anonymous.
Thank you for taking the time to assist us with this effort.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 60 minutes for completing the survey, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other suggestions for reducing this burden to Valerie Brown, NFMS, (valerie.brown@noaa.gov).
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.
Attitude Toward/Importance of Coral Reefs
Participation in Reef Activities
How often do you fish or harvest marine resources for each of the following reasons?
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Rarely |
Sometimes |
Frequently |
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How often does your family eat fish/seafood?
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
What is an estimate in percentage of your family’s seafood harvested from coral reefs around Merizo? ________________%
Perceived Resource Condition
In your opinion, how are Guam’s marine resources currently doing? Please rank from very bad to very good.
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Very bad |
Bad |
Neither bad nor good |
Good |
Very good |
Not sure |
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How would you say the condition of each of the following has changed over the last 10 years. Please rate from “it has gotten a lot worse” to “it has gotten a lot better.”
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A lot worse |
Somewhat worse |
No change |
Somewhat better |
A lot better |
Not sure |
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Perceived threats to coral reefs and community
What do you think are the 3 greatest threats to the reefs in Merizo? (INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. CHECK ONLY 3 ANSWERS BASED ON THE RESPONSES. PROMPT IF NECESSARY)
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Greatest threats |
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Please rate how important the following potential threats facing the community in Merizo are?
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Very unimportant |
Unimportant |
Neither important nor unimportant |
Important |
Very important |
Not sure |
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Attitudes and Perception with Marine Protected Area
(Achang Reef Flat Marine Preserves)
How familiar are you with the Achang Reef Flat Marine Preserve?
1. Very Unfamiliar
2. Unfamiliar
3. Familiar
4. Very Familiar
INTERVIEWER: IF THE RESPONDENT IS UNFAMILIAR OR VERY UNFAMILIAR WITH THE ACHANG MARINE PRESERVE, PLEASE ASK Q 9 and Q10, THEN SKIP TO Q17. IF THEY ARE FAMILIAR OR VERY FAMILIAR, PLEASE PROCEED WITH ALL QUESTIONS.
Do members of your household participate in each of the following activities in or near the Achang Marine Preserve or Cocos lagoon more than a few times each year?
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Never |
Cocos Lagoon |
Achang Preserve |
Near Cocos and Achang |
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To what degree has your use of Achang Marine Preserve changed since it 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
What are the 3 most important benefits of the Achang Marine Preserve for your household?
(INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. CHECK ONLY 3 ANSWERS BASED ON THE RESPONSES. PROMPT IF NECESSARY.)
1. Increasing the amount of fish
2. Conserving and protecting corals, fish, and other marine life
3. Resolving conflicts among different groups of users
4. Livelihoods of your household
5. Food security
6. Protecting a sacred place
7. Cultural heritage
8. Recreational use
9. Shoreline protection
10. Other: Please list
11. No Benefit
In your opinion what are the three most significant costs or adverse impacts to you or your household from the Achang Marine Preserve? (Please select no more than 3) (INTERVIEWER: FIRST READ THE LIST. THEN CHECK 3 ANSWERS BASED ON THE RESPONSES. PROMPT IF NECESSARY)
1. Increased price of fish
2. Restrictions on harvesting
3. Increased incidence of conflicts among different groups of users
4. Decreased earning and livelihood of your household
5. Lack of food security
6. Restricted access to a sacred place
7. Restrictions on recreational use
8. Other: Please list
9. No costs or adverse effects
In your opinion, which groups have most benefited from the Achang Marine Preserve? (Please select no more than 3) (INTERVIEWER: FIRST READ THE LIST. THEN CHECK 3 ANSWERS BASED ON THE RESPONSES. PROMPT IF NECESSARY)
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
Please indicate how much you disagree or agree with each of the following statements.
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Strongly disagree |
Disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Agree |
Strongly agree |
Not Sure |
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A number of Guam governmental agencies and federal agencies have been working on environmental issues in Merizo over the last five years. These efforts have recently been recognized and included under NOAA’s Habitat Blueprint program. How familiar are you with the NOAA Habitat Blueprint?
1. Very Unfamiliar
2. Unfamiliar
3. Familiar
4. Very Familiar
How successful have local and federal government coral reef management activities in Merizo been for the following? (Please check all that apply)
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Not successful at all |
Hardly successful |
Nether |
Highly successful |
Somewhat successful |
Not sure |
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Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: “I would support new fishing regulations in Cocos Lagoon in order to have…?”
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Strongly disagree |
Disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Agree |
Strongly agree |
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Compliance with Rules/Regulations
Please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
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Strongly disagree |
Disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Agree |
Strongly agree |
Not sure |
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Please list your top 3 reasons why some people do not follow the regulations?
(INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ. CHECK 3 ANSWERS BASED ON THE RESPONSES. PROMPT IF NECESSARY)
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Coral Reef Management Processes and Support
Please rate the extent to which you agree/disagree with each of the following statements.
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Strongly disagree |
Disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Agree |
Strongly agree |
Not sure |
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To what degree would you be willing to do each of the following in order to protect and maintain the coral reefs in Merizo?
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Would Not Do |
Would Consider |
Would Do |
Not Sure |
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How often do you participate in the following activities to help protect the environment?
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Never |
A few times a year |
Once a month |
Weekly |
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How involved are you in making decisions related to the management of coral reefs in Guam?
Not at all involved
Slightly involved
Moderately involved
Involved
Very involved
Not sure
How effective do you think current management efforts are for each of the following in Merizo?
Management of: |
Very ineffective |
Ineffective |
Neither effective nor ineffective |
Effective |
Very effective |
Don’t know |
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In your opinion, who is primarily responsible for management activities to protect coral reefs (and associated marine life)? (check one)
Village residents
Village leadership
Guam residents
The local government
The federal government
Other, please specify__________________
How familiar are you with each of the following local, national, and international coral reef conservation programs?
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Unfamiliar |
Somewhat Familiar |
Very familiar |
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To what extent would you oppose or support changes to existing management processes in Merizo?
Fishing and Harvesting Practices |
Strongly oppose |
Oppose |
Neither support nor oppose |
Support |
Strongly Support support |
Not sure |
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Other Rules/Regulations |
Strongly oppose |
Oppose |
Neither support nor oppose |
Support |
Strongly support |
Don’t know |
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Your Sources of Information about Coral Reefs
Which of the following sources would you consider to be your primary sources of information about coral reefs in Merizo? (Please check up to 5).
1. Newspaper
2. Radio
3. Television
4. Internet
5. Informational signs
6. Community leaders
7. Community/club Meeting
8. Work
9. Friends
10.Family
11. Teachers
12. Religious Leaders
13. Workshop
14. Word of mouth
15. Social Media
16. Federal government agencies (NOAA, EPA)
17. Guam governmental agencies (BSP, DAWR)
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
Which of the above sources would you consider to be the 3 most trustworthy sources of information about coral reefs in Merizo? (INTERVIEWER, PLEAE WRITE 1 FOR THE MOST TRUSTWORTHY SOURCE. 2 FOR SECOND MOST TRUSTWORTHY AND 3 FOR THIRD TURSTWORTHY AFTER THE SOURCES ABOVE)
I just have a few more questions that will help us to interpret our results. As a reminder, the information you provide is completely confidential.
How many family members live in this household (including yourself)?
What is your age?
What is your sex?
(Check the answer without asking.)
1. Male
2. Female
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
(Do not read out the choices. Check one choice that applies to the answer.)
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
What is your current employment status?
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Unemployed
2. Employed full-time
3. Employed part-time
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Retired
5. None of the above (Please specify)_____________________________
In which sector are you employed?
(Ask only for those who check employed full or part time. (Do not read out the choices. Check all choices that apply to the answer.)
Management, professional etc.
Service & Tourism
Retail Sales
Fishing/ Aquaculture
Construction & Maintenance
Transportation
Government (Federal)
Government (Local)
Agriculture
Education
Law Enforcement
Health / Medical
Communications
Other: Please specify__________
Is your occupation affiliated with the marine environment/industry in Merizo?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Not sure
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
11.
Other: _____________________
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
How many years have you lived at this location? _________ Years
What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself? (Please select all that apply)
1. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
2. Asian
3. Black or African American
4. White
5. American Indian or Alaska Native
6. Hispanic or Latino
7. Chamorro
8. Carolinian
9. Chuukese
10. Filipino
11. Japanese
12. Yapese
13. Korean
14. Marshallese
15. Palauan
16. Pohnepeian
17. Vietnamese
18. Other/Mixed ______________________________
What is the primary language(s) spoken in your household?
(Do not read out the choices. Check all choices that apply to the answer.)
English
Chamorro
Tagalog
Japanese
Other: Please list
No Response
Please check each group of which you a member?
1. Chamber of Commerce
2. Environmental Group. Which one? ______________________________
3. Local religious or community organization. Which one? ___________________
4. Other, please specify
5. Is not a member of any group
Do you own a boat?
1. Yes
2. No
THANK YOU (in various languages)
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