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pdfSURVEY FOR COASTAL & OCEAN GEORGIA
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GRAY’S REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
Managers of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS) would like to know how you feel
about ocean and coastal resources management off the Georgia coast and in GRNMS. More
specifically, GRNMS managers would like to know about your uses of these ocean and coastal
resources and your opinions about different management strategies and regulations. This
survey is intended for those who visit or use Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
(GRNMS).
For statistical sampling purposes, we need a person in the household who is 18 years of age
or older to fill out the questionnaire.
Your participation is voluntary. Any information that identifies you (name, address and
telephone number) will be destroyed at the end of the information collection. Only statistical
summaries of information across all survey respondents will be released publicly or made
available to GRNMS managers. Results of this survey will be posted on the Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries web site.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
To be determined
GRNMS Survey Technician
Telephone (To be determined)
e-mail (To be determined)
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average about one half
hour per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including suggestions for reducing burden, to Dr. Vernon R. (Bob)
Leeworthy, Chief Economist, National Ocean Service, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries,
1305 East West Highway, SSMC 4, 11th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910. (Reference OMB
Control Number 0648-0625, Expiration Date:
.)
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall
any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject
to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless the collection of information
displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
SECTION 1
Attitudes About GRNMS Current Management Strategies and Regulations
In this section, we want to know what you think about the current management strategies and regulations of
the GRNMS and how GRNMS management has performed.
Please circle the appropriate number of
each question/statement. If Don’t Know, circle DK.
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For the next set of questions/statements, please provide your answer to a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 means
Strongly agree, 2 means Moderately agree, 3 means Neutral, 4 means Moderately disagree, and 5 means
Strongly disagree.
1. I support the GRNMS as it is currently established
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2. I support the no anchoring regulation
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3. I support the prohibition on disturbing the sea bed
including all mining and oil & gas activities
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4. I support the prohibition of commercial fishing use of
wire fishing traps
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5. I support the prohibition commercial fishing using
bottom trawls
1 2 3 4 5 DK
6. I support the prohibition on the damage or removal of
bottom formations
1 2 3 4 5 DK
7. I support the prohibition on the use of explosives
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8. I support the prohibition on the discharge of pollutants
in GRNMS waters
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9. I support the prohibition on spear fishing
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10. The process that GRNMS used to develop its rules
and regulations was open and fair to all groups
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11. It has mattered whether the average person participated
in the workshops and meeting of GRNMS because the
average person could influence final decisions
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4
5
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12. GRNMS has addressed the concerns of other
federal and state governments in developing its rules
and regulations
1 2 3 4 5 DK
13. GRNMS has not addressed the concerns of individual
citizens in developing its rules and regulations
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14. Once that the GRNMS regulations have been in effect,
there has been no way that the average person to
voice his/her opinion on the usefulness of the
regulations
1 2 3 4 5 DK
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16. GRNMS does a good job of enforcing its regulations
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17. GRNMS does a good job of educating the public about
its rules and regulations
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SECTION 2
Sources of Information on Ocean & Coastal Resources and GRNMS
In this section, we want to learn what are the best ways GRNMS can communicate with you by understanding the sources of information which you use, and which sources of information you trust.
18. Sources of Information Used (Please check all sources you use).
a.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
b.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff
c.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site
d.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
e.
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service
f.
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
g.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
h.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
i.
Georgia Sea Grant
j.
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Georgia
k.
Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)
l.
American Sportfishing Association (ASA)
m.
National Coalition for Marine Conservation
n.
International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)
o.
Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)
p.
Fishing Magazines/Newsletters
q.
SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters
r.
Newspapers
s.
Radio
t.
Television
u.
Internet
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Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Facebook Page
w.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Twitter Feed
x.
Other Social Media (You Tube, Flickr, Instagram, etc.)
y.
Word of Mouth
z.
Others (please specify, include people like a marina manager, other anglers or divers,
local community leader, family member, friend, etc.)
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Please circle your answer.
If the source was not used, circle NA (Not Applicable).
SOURCES
a. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
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15. The procedures that GRNMS has established to deal
with violations of its regulations has been fair and just
19. For the sources of information you said you used in question 18, on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means No
Trust at All and 5 means Completely Trust, to what extent do you trust each source of information?
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b. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Staff
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c. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Web site
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d. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
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e. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service
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f.
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g. South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
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h. Georgia Department of Natural Resources
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Georgia Sea Grant
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Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Georgia
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k. Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA)
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l.
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m. National Coalition for Marine Conservation
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n. International Game and Fish Association (IGFA)
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o. Southern Kingfish Association (SKA)
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5
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p. Fishing Magazines/Newsletters
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5
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q. SCUBA diving magazines/Newsletters
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5
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s. Radio
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v. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Facebook Page 1
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w. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Twitter Feed
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NA
x. Other Social Media (You Tube, Flickr, Instagram, etc.)
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y. Word of Mouth
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NA
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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
American Sportfishing Association (ASA)
Newspapers
Television
u. Internet
z. Others (please specify, include people like a marina
manager, other anglers or divers, local community
leader, family member, friend, etc.)
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OMB Control Number: 0648-0625 Expiration Date: xx/xx/xxxx
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Information From GRNMS
20. How do you like to receive information? (Please check all that apply).
a.
Web site
b.
E-mail list serve
c.
Newsletter by delivered by U.S. Post Office
d.
Telephone call from Staff
e.
E-mail from staff
f.
Social media (Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, etc)
SECTION 3
Activities in Ocean & Coastal Areas in and Around Georgia
In this section, we want to learn about your recreation activities in the ocean & coastal areas in and around
Georgia.
23. Which activities do you do in ocean & coastal areas both in and around Georgia?
Please check all that apply.
ACTIVITY
Georgia
Recreational bottom fishing
21. T
o the best of your knowledge please name the agency who sets policy/management for each of
the following:
Name of Agency
a. For National Marine Sanctuaries ____________________________________________________
b. For Ocean areas of Georgia (Federal waters) __________________________________________
c. For Coastal areas in and around Georgia (State waters) __________________________________
22. How would you rank your familiarity with the rules and regulations in place at GRNMS?
(Please check one)
Very familiar
Somewhat Familiar
I am not familiar with any of the rules or regulations
Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water
Recreational spear fishing with power heads
Recreational spear fishing without power heads
SCUBA diving (taking things)
SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)
Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities
Sailing
Beach Activities
Surfing
Windsurfing or Kite boarding
Personal Watercraft Use (jet skis, wave runners, etc.)
Shorebird Watching
Kayaking
Paddle boarding
24. For those activities you did in 2010, please provide how many days you did the activity in Georgia?
Count any part of a day as a whole day.
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Recreational bottom fishing
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Recreational fishing – trolling or drifting in mid or top water
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Recreational spear fishing with power heads
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Recreational spear fishing without power heads
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SCUBA diving (taking things)
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SCUBA diving (don’t take anything)
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Whale watching of other wildlife viewing activities
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Kayaking
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Paddle boarding
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SECTION 4
Information About Yourself
In this last section, we need information about you to help classify and analyze your responses to ensure the
scientific validity of this information. Any information that can connect this information with you personally will
be protected and not given out to anyone.
25.
Male
Female
26. Year born ______
27. Are you Hispanic or Latino?
Yes
No
28. What is your race? (Check one or more)
White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
29. How many people age 18 or older live in your household? ______ (number of people)
30. How many people under age 18 live in your household? _____ (number in household)
31. What type below best describes your household? (Check one)
Single adult with no children 18 or under
Single adult with children under 18
Two adults with no children 18 or under
Two adults with children under 18
More than two adults with no children under 18
More than two adults with children 18 or under
34. Which category below best describes you annual household income before taxes in 2010?
(Check one)
Less than $5,000
$40,000 to $44,999
$5,000 to $9,999
$45,000 to $49,999
$10,000 to $14,999
$50,000 to $59,999
$15,000 to $19,999
$60,000 to $74,999
$20,000 to $24,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$25,000 to $29,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$30,000 to $34,999
$150,000 or more
$35,000 to $39,999
35. Do you own a boat?
Yes (Go to Question 36)
No (Skip to Question 37)
36. What is the length of your boat ______ (feet)
37. Do you have memberships in any groups or clubs? (Check all that apply)
Fishing groups, clubs or organizations
Diving groups, clubs or organizations
Environmental groups, clubs or organizations
Chambers of Commerce
Other (specify type) __________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
That completes the survey. THANK YOU. Please put in the return self-addressed envelope and return to us.
32. What is the highest level of education completed? (Check one)
8th grade or less
9th – 12th grade, no diploma
12th grade High School Grad or equivalent (GED or alternative credential)
Some College, 1 or more years, no degree
Associate’s degree (for example: AA, AS)
Bachelor’s degree (for example: BA, BS)
Master’s degree (for example: MA, MS, MEng, Med, MSW, MBA)
Professional School degree (for example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Doctor’s degree (for example: PhD, EdD)
33. What is your employment status? (Check all that apply)
unemployed
employed full time
employed part time
retired
student
homemaker
none of the above
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| File Type | application/pdf |
| Author | Bob.Leeworthy |
| File Modified | 2017-08-16 |
| File Created | 2017-08-16 |