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Reserve today Preserve forever
Marine parks tracking
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
The project team:
Jason Dunstone [Managing Director]
Yvonne Baulderstone [Account Manager]
Supported by:
Round Pegs [Field team]
Data collected:
30 th Jan. to 8 th Feb. 2012
Client contact:
Jon Brooks
Square Holes Pty Ltd
8-10 Regent Street Nth, Adelaide 5000
www.squareholes.com
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The mission: .......................................................................................... 1
Overview ................................................................................ .............. 2
What we did? .......................................................................... .............. 3
In a Nutshell .......................................................................................... 4
The Story ............................................................................................... 5
General awareness ................................................................................ 6
Survey Findings ................................................................................... 10
Creating Marine Parks ........................................................ ......................... 11
Support for marine parks ...................................................................... 11
General Awareness ... .................................................................................. 12
Understanding of the term marine park ........................ ......................... 12
Perceived role of marine parks .............................................................. 13
Reasons for supporting marine parks ..................................................... 14
Reasons for not supporting marine parks ............................................... 15
Level of support for marine parks in local area ....................................... 16
Level of support for restricted marine parks in local area ................... .... 17
Support for 19 marine parks by the end of 2012 .................................... 18
Recreational activities .......................................................................... 19
The marine environment under pressure ............................................... 21
Reasons for the marine environment under pressure ............................. 22
Attitudes towards marine parks ................................................................... 23
Benefits of marine parks .................................................................. .... 23
Consequences of marine parks ............................................................. 24
Understanding of fishing in marine parks .............................................. 25
Understanding of fishing in marine parks .............................................. 25
Access within marine parks .................................................................. 26
Understanding of multiple use marine parks .......................................... 27
Agreement statements ......................................................................... 28
Further comments ............................................................................... 29
Additional Facts .................................................................................. 32
Respondent Profile ............................................................................. 37
Appendices ......................................................................................... 41
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The mission:
To continue tracking community views on
marine parks in South Australia
Sub-objectives:
1. Measure attitudes and perceptions towards marine parks in South Australia
2. Understand the community acceptance of establishing 19 marine parks by the end of 2012
3. Understand barriers and expectations of implementing the 19 marine parks in South Australia
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OverviewThe Department for Environment and Natural Resources is responsible for delivering management plans for nineteen Marine Parks.
Research was conducted from 2006 to 2011 1 in order to measure changes in attitudes and perceptions towards marine parks, both in metropolitan Adelaide
and the coastal areas of regional South Australia.
There was a need to again track community attitudes and perceptions towards the creation of 19 marine parks in South Australia by t he end of 2012, the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources commissioned Square Holes to repeat the survey to gain understanding of current perceptions and to
provide recommendations based on the survey data.
Marine parks are internationally recognised as the best tool available to
protect marine environments at the same time as allowing for a range of
recreational and commercial activities
1 Note: Square Holes conducted the survey previously in 2009 and 2011
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What we did? A total of 800 telephone interviews with adult South Australians were conducted in
the Square Holes facility on Regent Street North in Adelaide from the 30 th January to
the 8 th of February 2012 in the following areas:
Metropolitan Adelaide West/Eyre Peninsula Tumby Bay, Coffin Bay, Streaky Bay, Cowell, Port Lincoln,
Ceduna Northern / Yorke Peninsula Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Port Broughton,
Kadina, Wallaroo, Moonta Central and Kangaroo Island Victor Harbor, Goolwa, Port Elliot, Middleton,
Meningie, Kangaroo Island, Cape Jervois
South East Mt Gambier, Kingston, Robe, Beachport
Household contact details were randomly generated using an electronic Whitepages
product.
The sample composition was identical to the survey conducted in December 2009 and
February 2011 the questionnaire remained consistent with the 2011 survey to allow forcomparisons to be made.
The data throughout this report has not been weighted. The data has remained as
collected to ensure accurate and correct representation of respondent views.
All interviewers were IQCA trained and experienced. Staffs were fully briefed prior to
commencing and a supervisor managed the team at all times. The data was analysed by
statistician Graeme Tucker using the statistical package SPSS.
Quantitative Sample Overview
Sample achieved [total] 807
Sample achieved [metro] 404
Sample achieved [West/Eyre Peninsula] 100
Sample achieved [Northern/Yorke Peninsula] 102
Sample achieved [Central and Kangaroo Island] 101
Sample achieved [South East] 100
Questionnaire length 10 mins
Collection Dates 30 th Jan. 8 th Feb. 2012
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General awareness
The trend of declining understanding of marine parks as an area established
to conserve and protect the local marine environment has continued in
2012 with just 43% comprehending this.
In line with previous studies, regional respondents are more likely to believe
that a marine park is an area restricted to the public or closed to fishing
[37%] compared to those living in metropolitan Adelaide [23%].
Consistently, the main role of marine parks is to.. .
Protect marine life [plants/animals] [68%]
Almost half of respondents [47%] believe that increase in fish stocks / marine
life is a benefit of creating marine parks followed by preservation of the
environment [42%] and protection of marine habitats [39%]
Loss of commercial benefits as a result of marine parks is of particular concern
especially among regional respondent [31%] compared to metro respondents
[22%].
Feb
2012
Feb
2011
Dec
2009
Mar
2009
June
2008
July
2007
May
2006
Understanding a marine park is an area
established to conserve and protect the local
marine environment
43% 47% 49% 54% 58% 54% 59%
Main Role
Protect marine life [plants and animals] 68% 66% 71% - - - -
Benefits
Preservation of the environment for
future generations42% 48% 47% 39% 47% 48% 53%
Increase in fish stocks/marine life 47% 47% 46% 40% 24% 32% 31%
Protection of marine habitats 39% 36% 51% 36% 46% 46% 43%
Consequences
Restrict/ban on fishing 24% 34% 33% 24% 14% 16% 24%
Less opportunities for recreation 24% 29% 20% 15% 14% 9% 15%
Loss of commercial benefits 26% 28% 18% 22% 11% 11% 23%
Seven in ten [68%] believe the role is to protect marine life
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Support for marine parks
Consistently, the level of general support [85%] is high among South
Australians. Support for a restricted marine park in the local area has increased
since 2011 from 51% to 61%; however support declines when hearing of the
number of marine parks [19] to be created [54%].
General support is lower among those residing in regional areas [82%]
than those in metro Adelaide [87%] however the gap between regional
and metro views has declined since 2011
In contrast to previous studies the level of support remains consistent
regardless of whether a marine park has some areas that are closed to
fishing or not
Support for marine parks in the local area is approximately 10% higher
for metropolitan respondents [66%] than regional respondents [54%]
Support marine parks to protect marine plants and animals
[85%][84% 2011]
Support marine parks in local area
[60%][58% 2011]
Support restricted marine parks in local area[61%]
[51% 2011]
Support for 19 marine parks by 2012
[54%]
[56% 2011]
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Marine environment and understanding of marine park access
The majority of South Australians [82%] believe that the marine environment is
under pressure from human activity. Metro respondents are more l ikely to think
that the marine environment is under pressure [86%] than regional
respondents [78%]. Reasons to believe this include over fishing [60%] and
pollution [36%].
There is confusion regarding access to fishing in marine parks among South
Australians. Unlike previous surveys where the majority have understood
fishing in marine parks as either not a llowed in any areas of the marine park
[44% 2011] or in some small areas of the marine park [37% 2011] this year
understanding is spread fairly evenly across the four statements signifying
overall confusion.
Similarly access to marine parks once introduced is not clearly understood
among South Australians. This follows the same declining trend as was
observed in 2011.
Overall there is a need for greater communication and
information to allow for increased understanding of the reality of
marine parks and the restrictions that will apply.
Feb
2012
Feb.
2011
Dec.
2009
Mar.
2009
Understanding of fishing in marine parks
Able to fish in some small areas of the
marine parks24% 37% 41% 43%
Not allowed in any part of the marine
parks23% 44% 39% 33%
Able to fish in the majority of the marine
parks22% 7% 8% 11%
Able to fish in the entire marine parks 20% 3% 3% 3%
Understanding of access to marine parks
Access to beaches 19% 21% 32% 30%
Access to swimming 20% 16% 26% 27%
Access to snorkelling 14% 10% 21% 24%
Access to fishing 9% 8% 14% 20%
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Other views about marine parks
Fewer than two in five [37%] do not understand the term multiple use
marine park a slight decrease from 2011 [41%].
One in five [18%] understand multiple use marine parks as can be used for a
number of recreational activities. Consistent with 2011, less than one in
ten [8%] understand multiple use of marine parks as can be used for several
purposes with limited access .
There is a general level of agreement with statements about marine parks with
the majority agreeing it is the responsibility of the current generation to
preserve the marine environment for future generations [88%]. There
has been little change in agreement since 2011.
Overall Adelaide metro respondents are approximately 10% more likely to
agree with statements than regional respondents. 63%
64%
88%
70%
69%
92%
54%
59%
84%
62%
64%
88%
Introducing marine park s will benefit allSouth Australians in the long run
Introducing marine parks is a small priceto pay for the benefits that will be
generated
It is the responsibility of the currentgeneration to preserve the marineenvironment for future generations
AGREEMENT
February 2012 Total n=807 February 2012 Regional n=403
February 2012 Metro n=404 February 2011 Total n=801
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Survey Findings
Please Note: total respondents will be
referred to as South Australians, those
surveyed were from metro Adelaide [n=
404] and four regional areas [West/Eyre
Peninsula n=100; North /Yorke Peninsula
n=102; Central/ Kangaroo Island n=101;
South East n=100]
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Creating Marine Parks
Support for marine parks
More than four in five [85%] of South Australians are in favour of creating
marine parks to protect marine plants and animals . This has remained
consistent with February 2011 [84%]..
Key Patterns:
Residents from the West / Eyre Peninsula [74%] and the South East [78%] are
least likely to be in support of marine parks
Residents of metropolitan Adelaide [87%], Central / Kangaroo Island [89%]
and North / York Peninsular [86%] are most likely to be in support of Marine
parks
5% 5% 9% 7%7% 7% 6% 5%
8% 9%
88% 89% 95% 89% 91%84% 85%
May 2006n=406
July 2007n=400
June 2008n=500
March 2009n=800
December2009
n=800
February2011
n=801
February2012
n=807
IN FAVOUR OF C REATING MARINE PARKS TO PROTECTMARINE PLANTS AND ANIMALS
No Don't know/ not sure Yes
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General Awareness
Understanding of the term marine park
Approximately two in five [43%] South Australians understand that a marine
park is an area established to conserve and protect the marine
environment . This understanding of a marine park has seen a gradual decline
since June 2008. Whilst there has been a slight increase in those who
understand a marine park as an area restricted to the public or closed to
fishing [30%].
Key Patterns:
Those from the region North / York Peninsula are least likely [31%] to
understand the term marine park as an area established to conserve and
protect the marine environment
Those from the Central / Kangaroo Island region [53%] are most likely to
understand marine parks as an area established to conserve and protect the
marine environment
14%
7%
21%
59%
10%
6%
31%
54%
18%
6%
15%
58%
16%
5%
26%
54%
10%
6%
26%
49%
9%
8%
27%
47%
9%
6%
30%
43%
Dont know / no understanding
A theme park on the water
An area restricted to the public orclosed to fishing
An area established to conser ve andprotect the local marine environment
UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM MARINE PARK
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
March 2009n=800
June 2008n=500
July 2007n=400
May 2006n=406
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Perceived role of Marine Parks
Respondents were informed that a marine park is an area established to
conserve and protect the local marine environment. Knowing this they were
asked to specify what they believed the main roles of a marine park are.
The majority [68%] believe the role of a marine park is to protect marine life
[plants / animals] . A further two in five [43%] believe it is to protect the
environment / better environment . This is consistent with February 2011.
Key Patterns:
There is relative consistency between metropolitan and regional respondents
on the role of marine parks
Those against the creation of marine parks are least likely to understand the
role of the marine parks as protecting marine life [56% vs. 68% total]
30%
26%
44%
71%
15%
23%
35%
43%
66%
15%
23%
27%
43%
68%
Provide breeding places for marine life(animals/plants)
Increase in fish stocks
Preservation of the environment for futuregenerations
Protect the environment / better environment
Protect marine life [plants/animals]
MAIN ROLES OF MARINE PARKS*
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
*Question first introduced December 2009
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403Protect marine life [plants/animals] 70% 65%
Protect the environment / better environment 42% 45%
Preservation of the environment for future generations 29% 26%
Increase in fish stocks 19% 28%
Provide breeding places for marine life (animals/plants) 15% 15%
Dont know 5% 6%
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Reasons for supporting marine parks
South Australians were asked to specify their reasons for supporting marine
parks. Three in five of those in support of marine parks [60%] do so to
protect marine life [plants /animals] .
Approximately two in five South Australians support marine parks in order to
preserve the environment for future generations [45%] and or to
protect the environment [40%]; experiencing a slight decline in since
February 2011.
Key Patterns:
There is relative consistency between metro and regional respondents on the
reasons for supporting the creation of marine parks however regional
respondents are slightly less likely to believe protection of the environment
[35%] and maintaining biodiversity [17%] are reasons
Similar to 2011 those who fish [47%], snorkel or dive [56%] or go boating
[46%] are more likely to support marine parks in order to increase fish
stocks
7%
33%
41%
42%
63%
6%
10%
33%
45%
50%
61%
7%
14%
36%
40%
45%
60%
Less pollution
Maintain biodiversity
Increase in fish stocks/prevent overfishing
Protect the environment / betterenvironment
Prese rvation of the environment forfuture generations
Protect marine life [plants/animals]
REASONS FOR SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF MARINEPARKS*
February 2012n=683
February 2011n=671
December 2009n=731
*Of those who are in favour, uestion firstintroduced December 2009
Feb 2012
Metro n=353
Feb 2012
Regional n=330
Protect marine life [plants/animals ] 61% 58%Preservation of the environment for future generations 47% 43%
Protect the environment / better environment 46% 35%
Increase in fish stocks 35% 37%
Maintain biodiversity 17% 10%
Less pollution 9% 5%
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Reasons for not supporting marine parks
Those not in favour of the creation of marine parks to protect marine plants
and animals [n=54] has decreased slightly since February 2011 [n=62].
Most commonly those against are concerned because it will restrict fishing
[39%]. This has decreased since February 2011. There has been an increase in
those who believe fisheries are already well managed [26% 2012, 13%
2011].
Key Pattern:
There is relative consistency between metro and regional respondents
regarding restriction on fishing and considering no need for marine parks
14%
31%
55%
13%
31%
31%
45%
26%
20%
24%
39%
Fisheries are already well managed
No need for Marine Parks
Will restrict recreational activities
Will restrict fishing
REASONS AGAINST SUPPORTING THE CREATION OFMARINE PARKS*
February 2012n=54
February 2011n=62
December 2009n=29
*Of those who are not in favour, question first introduced December 2009
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Level of support for marine parks in local area
Six in ten South Australians [60%] are either strongly in favour [26%] or in
favour [34%] of the creation of marine parks in their local area. This is
consistent with February 2011.
Key Patterns:
Metro respondents [66%] were more likely to be in favour of the creation of
marine parks within the local area than regional respondents [54%], following
the same trend as observed in December 2009 and February 2011
Those who do recreational activities are more likely [60%] to be in favour of
the creation of marine parks within local areas than others who go fishing
[43%], or boating [48%]
39%
39%
45%
35%
40%
26%
26%
34%
33%
34%
31%
36%
32%
34%
10%
16%
15%
17%
14%
15%
18%
6%
5%
5%
9%
9%
6%
6%
11%
8%
5%
6%
9%
5%
May 2006n=406
July 2007n=400
June 2008n=500
March 2009n=800
December 2009n=800
February 2011n=801
February 2012n=807
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF A MARINEPARK IN LOCAL AREA
Strongly in favour In favour Neut ra l
Agains t Strongly aga inst Dont know/not sure
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Support for 19 marine parks by the end of 2012
More than half of the South Australians [54%] are strongly in favour [22%] or
in favour [32%] of the creation of 19 marine parks in South Australia by
the end of 2012; representing a slight gradual decrease since December 2009
[58%].
Key Patterns:
Metropolitan respondents [63%] are more likely to be in favour of the creation
of 19 marine parks than regional respondents [45%]
Those who fish [37%] or boat [39%] at least once a month are least likely to
be in favour of the creation of 19 marine parks by the end of 2012
37%
30%
35%
28%
29%
26%
22%
31%
28%
38%
28%
29%
30%
32%
14%
20%
17%
17%
20%
16%
21%
8%
9%
10%
8%
9%
10%
7%
9%
5%
11%
8%
6%
6%
7%
9%
8%
8%
May 2006n=406
July 2007n=400
June 2008n=500
March 2009n=800
December 2009n=800
February 2011n=801
February 2012
n=807
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF 19 MARINE
PARKS ACROSS SA B Y THE END OF 2012
Strong ly in f avour In favour Neut ra l
Agains t Strongly aga inst Dont know/not sure
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Recreational activities
Half of South Australians [55%] participate in general recreation in the marine
environment at least monthly including more than one in four [28%] who do so
at least weekly.
One in five [21%] fish in the marine environment at least monthly, a third
[29%] fish less often.
One in five [19%] participate in boating in the marine environment at least
monthly. A further three in ten [27%] do so less often.
Results are consistent with 2011 findings.
Key Patterns:
Participation in recreational activities within the marine environment has
remained fairly consistent with December 2009
Regional respondents are more likely to participate in general recreation [58%
vs. 51%], boating [26% vs. 11%], or fishing [30% vs. 12%] in the marine
environment than metropolitan respondents
Feb 2012 South
Australians n=807
Feb 2012 Metro
n=401
Feb 2012 Regional
n=400
PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL RECREATION IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
At least monthly 55% 51% 58%
Less often 29% 33% 26%
Never 17% 16% 17%
PARTICIPATION IN BOATING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
At least monthly 19% 11% 26%
Less often 27% 30% 24%
Never 55% 59% 51%
PARTICIPATION IN FISHING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
At least monthly 21% 12% 30%
Less often 29% 30% 27%
Never 51% 58% 44%
PARTICIPATION IN SNORKELLING AND DIVING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
At least monthly 5% 4% 6%
Less often 17% 20% 14%
Never 78% 76% 80%
Please Note: charts depicting
participation in recreational
activities from May 2006 to
February 2011 are represented
on the following page
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65%
62%
56%
57%
52%
52%
55%
25%
26%
34%
28%
34%
31%
29%
10%
11%
10%
15%
14%
17%
16%
May 2006n=406
July 2007n=400
June 2008n=500
March 2009n=800
December 2009
n=800
February 2011n=801
February 2012n=807
PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL RECREATION IN THEMARINE ENVIRONMENT
At least monthly Les s often Never
30%
31%
12%
17%
16%
20%
18%
26%
30%
28%
26%
29%
27%
27%
44%
40%
60%
57%
56%
53%
55%
May 2006n=406
July 2007n=400
June 2008n=500
March 2009n=800
December 2009n=800
February 2011n=801
February 2012n=807
PARTICIPATION IN BOATING IN THE MARINEENVIRONMENT
At least monthly Les s often Never
34%
32%
15%
21%
18%
25%
21%
29%
37%
32%
32%
32%
32%
28%
36%
33%
53%
47%
50%
44%
51%
May 2006n=406
July 2007n=400
June 2008n=500
March 2009n=800
December 2009
n=800
February 2011n=801
February 2012n=807
PARTICIPATION IN FISHING IN THE MARINEENVIRONMENT
At least monthly Les s often Never
6%
10%
5%
6%
5%
6%
5%
15%
21%
19%
17%
18%
17%
17%
78%
72%
76%
77%
78%
77%
78%
May 2006n=406
July 2007n=400
June 2008n=500
March 2009n=800
December 2009n=800
February 2011n=801
February 2012n=807
PARTICIPATION IN SNORKELLING AND DIVING IN THEMARINE ENVIRONMENT
At least monthly Les s often Never
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The marine environment under pressure
The majority of South Australians [82%] agree that the marine environment is
under pressure from human activity; a slight increase from February 2011
[78%]
Key Patterns:
Those in the South East [70%] are least likely to believe the marine
environment is under pressure
Those who are not in favour of creating marine parks [56% 2012; 47% 2011]
are less likely to believe the marine environment is under pressure from human
activities than others [86% 2012; 82% 2011] 7%
9%
84%
8%
7%
85%
10%
12%
78%
8%
9%
82%
Don't know
No
Yes
MARINE ENVIRONMENT UNDER PRESSURE FROM HUMAN ACTIVITY
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
March 2009n=800
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Reasons for the marine environment under pressure
South Australians were asked to specify their reasons for believing the marine
environment is under pressure from human activity. Results from February
2012 have remained fairly consistent with the previous survey. Three in five of
those who believe the marine environment is under pressure consider overfishing [60%] the reason.
Almost two in five believe the marine environment is under pressure due to
pollution [36%].
Key Patterns:
There is relative consistency between metro and regional respondents in their
views towards issues placing the marine environment under pressure
Those not in favour of creating marine parks are least likely to believe that over
fishing [40%] and pollution [20%] are causing threats to the environment
33%
18%
29%
48%
29%
15%
15%
18%
29%
41%
63%
20%
11%
24%
27%
36%
60%
Population increase
Infrastructure development
Recreational fishing/boating
Commercial fishing
Pollution
Over-fishing
ISSUES PLACING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT UNDERPRESSURE
February 2012n=663
February 2011n=627
March 2009n=672
*Ofthose who believe marine environment under pressure from human activi ty
Please Note:
This question was collected purely
open ended in December 2009
whilst in March 2009 pre-codes were
used same as February 2011.
Figures for December 2009 were as follows: overfishing/commercial fishing [43%]; general/commercial pollution [30%]; recreational fishing/boating [9%];
over development [6%]; population increase [6%]
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Attitudes towards marine parks
Benefits of marine parks
Two main benefits of creating marine parks in South Australia are identified as
increase in fish stocks/marine life [47%] and the preservation of the
environment for future generations [42%] which has experienced a slight
decline since February 2011 [48%].
Other benefits for the creation of marine parks in SA include protection of
marine habitats [39%], better environment [21%] or less pollution [10%].
Key Pattern:
Metro respondents are slightly more likely to recognise the preservation of the
environment for future generations [46% vs. 38%] and protection of marine
habitats [43% vs. 36%] as benefits to creating marine parks than regional
respondents continuing the same trend as in February 2011
5%
5%
5%
18%
36%
40%
39%
5%
6%
5%
9%
23%
51%
46%
47%
5%
5%
6%
9%
10%
21%
36%
47%
48%
6%
6%
7%
8%
10%
21%
39%
47%
42%
Cleaner sea water
More pristine beaches
Attract more to urists
More opportunities foreducation/research on marine life
Less pollution
Better environment
Protection of m arine habitats
Increase in fish stocks/marine life
Preservation of the environment forfuture generations
BENEFITS OF CREATING MARINE P ARKS IN SA
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
March 2009n=800
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Consequences of marine parks
Approximately a quarter of South Australians believe a ban on fishing [24%];
fewer opportunities for recreation [24%] and loss of commercial
benefits [26%] to be a consequence of creating marine parks in SA.
There has been an overall decline in awareness of consequences of creating
marine parks and an increase in those who do not know [29% from 24% 2011].
Key Pattern:
Loss of commercial benefits is a key concern for those against marine parks
[37%] and regional respondents [31%] are compared to metro respondents
[26%]
27%
7%
3%
4%
22%
15%
24%
25%
6%
4%
7%
18%
20%
33%
24%
11%
11%
12%
28%
29%
34%
29%
6%
6%
10%
26%
24%
24%
Dont know
Less acc ess to beaches
Impact on those earning a living fromthe sea/decrease of fish production
Less tourism
Loss of commercial benefits
Less opportunities for recreation
Ban on fishing
CONSEQUENCES OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SA
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
March 2009n=800
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Understanding of fishing in marine parks
There is an overall lack of understanding of fishing in marine parks
demonstrated by an approximately one in five believing each scenario. This is a
significant difference from 2011. The questionnaire remained consistent and
the data has been checked to ensure accuracy.
Key Pattern:
Those in the South East are most likely to understand that fishing will not be
allowed in any part of the marine parks [30%]
10%
3%
11%
43%
33%
9%
3%
8%
41%
39%
9%
3%
7%
37%
44%
12%
20%
22%
24%
23%
Dont know
People will be able to fish in the entiremarine parks areas
People will be able to fish in majority ofthe marine parks
People will be able to fish in somesmall areas of the marine parks
Fishing will not be allowed in any part
of the marine parks
UNDERSTANDING OF FISHING IN MARINE PARKS
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
March 2009n=800
UNDERSTANDING OF FISHING IN MARINE PARKS February 2012
Metro n=404
February 2012
Regional n=403
February 2011
Metro n=401
February 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009 Metro
n=400
Dec 2009 Regional
n=400People will be able to fish in some small areas of the marine parks 24% 24% 43% 32% 41% 41%
Fishing will not be allowed in any part of the marine parks 21% 25% 42% 47% 40% 37%
People will be able to fish in the majority of the marine parks 21% 22% 5% 8% 7% 10%
People will be able to fish in the entire marine parks areas 21% 19% 3% 4% 3% 3%
Dont know 14% 10% 8% 9% 9% 9%
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Access within marine parks
There has been a decline in those who believe they will have limited access
to marine parks from 32% in February 2011 to 25% February 2012. Whilst
there is an increase in those who believe there will be access to swimming
[20%], boating [15%], and snorkelling [14%] since 2011.
Key Pattern:
Metropolitan respondents are more likely to believe there will be access to
swimming [24%] compared to regional respondents [16%]
26%
8%
20%
24%
21%
27%
30%
24%
11%
14%
21%
19%
7%
26%
32%
11%
20%
14%
4%
8%
10%
11%
15%
16%
21%
32%
22%
11%
5%
9%
14%
15%
10%
20%
19%
25%
Dont know
None
Unlimited access [no restrictions]
Access to fishing
Access to snorkelling
Access to boating
Access to recreational andeducational activities
Access to swimming
Access to beaches
Limited access [permitaccess/limited hours]
UNDERSTANDING OF ACCESS TO MARINE PARKS ONCEINTRODUCED
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
March 2009n=800
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Understanding of multiple use marine parks
Two in five South Australians [37%] believe they cant understand the term
multiple use marine parks, a slight decline since 2011. This has constantly
decreased since March 2009 [54%].
The understanding of multiple use marine park is varied, however one in five
understands them as allowing a number of recreational activities [18%]; or
as allowing for several purposes [18%]. These have remained fairly
consistent from February 2011.
Key Pattern:
Regional respondents are more likely to not understand the term multiple use
marine parks [40%] than metropolitan respondents [33%]
4%
15%
14%
13%
54%
9%
12%
13%
17%
49%
8%
8%
15%
21%
41%
8%
13%
18%
18%
37%
Can use for several purposes withlimited access
Can use for both recreational andcommercial activities
Can use for several purposes
Can use for a number of recreationalactivities
Dont know/no understanding
UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM'MULTI USE MARINE PARKS'
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
March 2009n=800
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Agreement statements
Respondents were asked to rate their agreement with the following statements
on a scale of strongly agree [5] to strongly disagree [1], figures represent the
means calculated from average responses. There is a consensus among most
[4.5] that it is the responsibility of the current generation to preserve the
marine environment for future generations, consistent with 2011.
It is also widely agreed that introducing marine parks is a small price to pay for
the benefits that will be generated [3.8] and introducing marine parks will
benefit all South Australians in the long run [3.8]. These have remained
consistent with February 2011.
Key Pattern:
Metro respondents [70%] are more likely to agree that introducing marine
parks will benefit all South Australians than regional respondents [54%]
3.9
4
4.6
4.1
4.2
4.7
3.7
3.8
4.5
3.8
3.8
4.5
Introducing ma rine parks will benefitall South Australian's in the long run
Introducing marine parks is a smallprice to pay for the benefits that will
be generated
It is the responsibility of the currentgeneration to preserve the marineenvironment for future generations
AGREEMENT STATEM ENTS[5= strongly agree, 1= strongly disagree]
February 2012n=807
February 2011n=801
December 2009n=800
March 2009n=800
February2012 Metron=404
February2012Regionaln=403
February2012Totaln=807
February2011Total
n=801Introducing marine parks will benefitall South Australians in the long run 70% 54% 62% 63%Introducing marine parks is a smallprice to pay for the benefits that willbe generated 69% 59% 64% 64%It is the responsibility of the currentgeneration to preserve the marineenvironment for future generations 92% 84% 88% 88%
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Further comments
Respondents were asked if they had any further comments regarding marine parks. Approximately three in ten commented [29%]. Comments focused on the themes
below:
1. Information needs and means of communication [27%]2. The need of community involvement in the decision [11%]3. The need to minimise economic impact [i.e. professional fishermen] [6%]4. The need to minimise impact on day to day life [i.e. recreational fishing, access to beaches] [16%]5. Needs to be policed properly [6%]6. 19 is too many / current proposal unsatisfactory [6%]7. In favour of marine parks and some restricted areas [10%]
Please see the following pages with selected quotes. Percentages above are of those who commented [n=232].
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Information needs and means of communication
Be clearer about what marine parks are, what restrictions there will be etc
I would like to be provided with more information about this.
Would like more information before decisions made.
The need of community involvement in the decision
It shouldnt be introduced too quickly without a lot of consultation.
The government needs to have a better understanding of the local communities and what is at stake for them if the parks are introduced. More
information for the people involved
The need to minimise economic impact [i.e. professional fishermen]
I am against marine parks because small business fishermen will suffer economically a s a result of not being able to fish. And this will in turn negatively
affect the fish buyers.
So they are a good idea but we need to take into consideration the people that make a living out of fishing.
Im concerned about the adverse impact on commer cial fishing/ could make life harder for fishermen.
The need to minimise impact on day to day life [i.e. recreational fishing, access to beaches]
We need to be careful not to make it so we cant go fishing and enjoy what we have now.
Ensuring that the unique plants and animal life in the marine environment can continue to survive but still allowing some recreational fishing
They need to look at a balanced picture
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Needs to be policed properly
As long as its policed well.
The recreational fishermen who are overfishing within legal limits need to be stopped. More policing is needed. For the inevitable increase in poaching
after marine parks are set up.
19 is too many
We do not need any more marine parks, we have enough already.
19 parks is too many for such a small coastline
The selection of areas is not appropriate
In favour of marine parks and some restricted areas.
Benefits outweigh the negatives.
Would like know that something is being done
They are a great idea and good on them for standing up for what they think is right even against strong opposition
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Additional Facts
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IN FAVOUR OF CREATING MARINE PARKS TO PROTECT MARIN E PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403
Feb 2011
Metro n=401
Feb 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009
Metro n=400
Dec 2009
Regional n=400
Yes 87% 82% 89% 79% 95% 88%
Dont know/ not sure 9% 8% 7% 10% 4% 7%
No 3% 10% 4% 12% 1% 6%
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF 19 MARINE PARKS IN SA BY 2012
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403
Feb 2011
Metro n=401
Feb 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009
Metro n=400
Dec 2009
Regional n=400
Strongly in favour 27% 17% 34% 18% 37% 21%
In favour 36% 28% 31% 29% 33% 26%
Neutral 20% 21% 14% 19% 16% 24%
Against 6% 14% 7% 12% 4% 11%
Strongly against 4% 12% 6% 16% 3% 8%
Dont know/ not sure 8% 7% 9% 8% 7% 10%
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LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF A MARINE PARK IN LOCAL AREA
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403
Feb 2011
Metro n=401
Feb 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009
Metro n=400
Dec 2009
Regional n=400
Strongly in favour 30% 21% 29% 22% 46% 32%
In favour 36% 33% 33% 30% 37% 36%
Neutral 18% 18% 13% 16% 9% 18%
Against 7% 11% 7% 11% 2% 4%
Strongly against 3% 13% 6% 16% 1% 6%
Dont know/ not sure 6% 3% 12% 5% 4% 4%
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF RESTRICTED MARINE PARKS IN LOCAL AREA
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403
Feb 2011
Metro n=401
Feb 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009
Metro n=400
Dec 2009
Regional n=400
Strongly in favour 25% 20% 22% 15% 37% 22%
In favour 41% 34% 34% 31% 40% 34%
Neutral 15% 15% 16% 17% 12% 22%
Against 9% 16% 9% 13% 5% 11%
Strongly against 3% 11% 5% 19% 1% 6%
Dont know/ not sure 6% 5% 14% 7% 6% 6%
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BENEFITS OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SA
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403
Feb 2011
Metro n=401
Feb 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009
Metro n=400
Dec 2009
Regional n=400
Protection of marine habitats 43% 36% 40% 32% 52% 44%
Preservation of the environment for
future generations
46% 38%52% 45% 48% 45%
Increase in fish stocks 47% 46% 48% 45% 45% 47%
Better environment 24% 18% 26% 16% 24% 21%
Less pollution 12% 8% 11% 10% 11% 7%
Less rubbish 5% 5% 3% 3% 5% 7%More pristine beaches 6% 5% 6% 4% 6% 5%
Cleaner sea water 6% 6% 7% 4% 6% 4%
Dont kno w 5% 9% 6% 12% 4% 7%
MARINE ENVIRONMENT UNDER PRESSURE FROM HUMAN ACTIVITY
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403
Feb 2011
Metro n=401
Feb 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009
Metro n=400
Dec 2009
Regional n=400
Yes 86% 78% 82% 74% 88% 82%
Dont know 10% 8% 12% 9% 8% 9%
No 4% 14% 6% 17% 4% 9%
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CONSEQUENCES OF MARINE PARKS
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403
Feb 2011
Metro n=401
Feb 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009
Metro n=400
Dec 2009
Regional n=400
Ban on fishing 24% 25% 33% 35% 28% 34%
Less opportuni ties for recreation 26% 23% 25% 28% 19% 19%
Loss of commercial benefits 22% 31% 24% 32% 15% 22%
Less tourism 8% 12% 8% 15% 5% 9%
Less access to beaches 6% 4% 11% 10% 5% 7%
Dont know 32% 26% 6% 12% 29% 21%
UNDERSTANDING OF FISHING IN MARINE PARKS
Feb 2012
Metro n=404
Feb 2012
Regional n=403
Feb 2011
Metro n=401
Feb 2011
Regional n=400
Dec 2009
Metro n=400
Dec 2009
Regional n=400
People will be able to fish in some small
areas of the marine parks
24% 24%43% 32% 41% 41%
Fishing will not be allowed in any part of
the marine parks
21% 25%42% 47% 40% 37%
People will be able to fish in the majorityof the marine parks
21% 22% 5% 8% 7% 10%
People will be able to fish in the entire
marine parks areas
21% 19%3% 4% 3% 3%
Dont know 14% 10% 8% 9% 9% 9%
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The respondent profile is very similar to previous survey waves to ensure
comparability of data.
There was a slight skew in gender towards female [57%] respondents.
In February 2012 there was a skew towards older respondents 40 years andover.
Half of respondents [47%] are in paid employment. Of those two in five [37%]
are in white collar occupations.
Of those not in paid employment the majority are retired [76%], this reflects
the age skew.
There is a relatively even distribution of household income among respondents.
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43%
57%
GENDER [February 2012]
Male
Female
2% 2%7%
28%
24%
37%
GENDER [February 2012]
18-2425-3031-3940-5455-6465+
47%53%
IN PAID EMPLOYMENT[February 2012]
Yes No
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33%
37%
30%
OCCUPATION[February 2012, n=379*]
Professional/ executive White collar Blue collar
*Of those in aid em lo ment em lo ment
14%
76%
10%
OCCUPATION[February 2012, n=428]*
Home duties Reti red Other [e .g. Unemployed, student, e tc]
*Of those not in paid e mployment
8%
20%
65%
HOUSEHOLD COMP OSITION[February 2012]
Single people
Young couple
Young family
Middle family
Mature family
Mature couple or single
14%
21%
13%13%
7%
13%
19%
INCOME[February 2012]
Under $20,000 PA
$20,000 to $39,999 PA
$40,000to $59,999 PA
$60,000 to $79,999 PA
$80,000 to $100,000 PA
Over $100,000 PA
Refused
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Appendices
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DEH MARINE PARKS [P/N 111001]
M = Multiple Response S = Single Response
GOOD MORNING/AFTERNOON/EVENING. MY NAME IS FROM SQUARE HOLES [A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN
BASED RESEARCH COMPANY]. WE ARE CONDUCTING A RESEARCH STUDY ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN RELATION TO MARINE PARKS AND APPRECIATE YOUR
ASSISTANCE. THE INTERVIEW IS QUITE SIMPLE, AND WILL ONLY TAKE AROUND 8 MINUTES TO COMPLETE.
If necessary say:
I CAN ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A MORE SUITABLE TIME IF YOU WOULD PREFER.
WE ARE CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS WITH A RANDOM SELECTION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOUSEHOLDS.
YOUR NUMBER WAS SELECTED FROM THE WHITE PAGES.
WE ARE NOT SELLING ANYTHING. THE INTERVIEW WILL BE FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND WE HAVE
STRICT INDUSTRY GUIDELINES TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY.
YOUR RESPONSES WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. YOUR ANSWERS WILL BE STORED IN A DATA-FILE
SEPARATE TO YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS. WE ARE MORE INTERESTED IN THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE
WITH PARTICULAR OPINIONS.
SQUARE HOLES IS BOUND BY THE STRICT CODE OF PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN
MARKET AND SOCIAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, AND MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEW PRIVACY
LEGISLATION.
THIS CALL MAY BE MONITORED BY MY SUPERVISOR FOR QUALITY CONTROL.
LEGEND
Responses inlowercase areunprompted
TEXT ANDRESPONSES IN
UPPERCASE AREREAD OUT
Text in boldlowercase are
interviewerinstructions
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1. WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM MARINE PARK? S
1 An area established to conserve and protect the local marine environment
2 An area restricted to the public or closed to fishing
3 A theme park on the water / recreational area involving the sea4 An area for people to enjoy administered by a government department
5 A place where you can study and research the marine environment
6 An area for fishing and boating
7 Other [specify]
99 Dont know / no understanding
If 1 not coded for Q1, Read: A MARINE PARK IS AN AREA ESTABLISHED TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT
THE LOCAL MARINE ENVIRONMENT
2. KNOWING THIS, WHAT DO YOU THINK THE MAIN ROLES OF A MARINE PARK ARE?Probe: WHAT ELSE?
1 Protect the environment / better environment
2 Protect marine life [plants/animals]
3 Preservation of the environment for future generations
4 Increase in fish stocks
5 Less pollution
6 More pristine beaches
7 Provide breeding places for marine life [animals/plants]8 Research and education
9 Other [specify]
99 Dont know
3. ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF CREATING MARINE PARKS TO PROTECT MARINE PLANTS AND ANIMALS?S
Go to Q4 1 Yes
Go to Q5 2 No
Go to Q6 99 Dont know
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4. WHAT ARE YOUR REASONS FOR SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF MARINE PARKS?M
1 Protect the environment / better environment
2 Protect marine life [plants/animals]3 Preservation of the environment for future generations
4 Increase in fish stocks/prevent over-fishing
5 Less pollution
6 More pristine beaches
7 Maintain biodiversity
8 More opportunities for learning and research about marine environment
9 Other [specify]
99 Dont knowSkip to Q6
5. CAN I ASK WHY?M 1 Will restrict fishing
2 Will restrict recreational activities
3 No need for Marine Parks
4 Fisheries are already well managed
5 Other [specify]
99 Dont kn ow
6. HOW STRONGLY WOULD YOU SUPPORT THE CREATION OF 19 MARINE PARKS ACROSS SOUTH
AUSTRALIA BY THE END OF 2012?S
1 STRONGLY IN FAVOUR
2 IN FAVOUR
3 NEUTRAL
4 AGAINST
5 STRONGLY AGAINST
99 Dont know/not sure
7. HOW STRONGLY WOULD YOU SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A MARINE PARK IN YOUR LOCAL AREA?S 1 STRONGLY IN FAVOUR
2 IN FAVOUR
3 NEUTRAL
4 AGAINST
5 STRONGLY AGAINST
99 Dont know/not sure
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8. HOW STRONGLY WOULD YOU SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A MARINE PARK IN YOUR LOCAL AREA IF
SOME PARTS WERE CLOSED TO FISHING AND OTHER HARMFUL ACTIVITIES?S
1 STRONGLY IN FAVOUR
2 IN FAVOUR3 NEUTRAL
4 AGAINST
5 STRONGLY AGAINST
99 Dont know/not sure
9. HOW OFTEN DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES - IN THE MARINEENVIRONMENT?Rotate
M o r e
t h a n
o n c e a w e e
k
A b o u
t o n c e
a w e e
k
A b o u
t o n c e
a f o r t n i g
h t
A b o u
t o n c e
a m o n
t h
A b o u
t o n c e
e v e r y
t h r e e
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A b o u
t o n c e
e v e r y s i x
m o n
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A b o u
t o n c e
a y e a r
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f t e n
N e v e r
1. FISHING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2. SNORKELLING /DIVING
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3. BOATING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4. GENERALRECREATION USE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10. DO YOU THINK THAT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT IS UNDER PRESSURE FROM HUMAN ACTIVITY?1 Yes
Go to
Q11
2 No
99 Dont know
10a. WHY DO YOU THINK THAT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT IS UNDER PRESSURE?
1 Over-fishing
2 Commercial fishing
3 Pollution
4 Recreational fishing/boating
5 Infrastructure development
6 Population increase
7 Other [specify]
99 Dont know
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11. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE BENEFITS OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA?M 1 Better environment
2 Cleaner sea water
3 Increase in fish stocks/marine life
4 Less pollution
5 Less rubbish
6 More pristine beaches
7 Preservation of the environment for future generations
8 Protection of marine habitats
9 Attract more tourists
10 More opportunities for educational/research on marine life
11 Other [specify]
99 Dont know
12. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA?M
1 Ban on fishing
2 Less access to beaches
3 Less opportunities for recreation
4 Less tourism
5 Loss of commercial benefits
6 Decrease of fish production
7 Other [specify]
99 Dont know
13. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF FISHING IN MARINE PARKS?
Rotate, S
1 PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO FISH IN THE ENTIRE MARINE PARKS AREAS
2 PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO FISH IN MAJORITY OF THE MARINE PARKS AREAS
3 PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO FISH IN SOME SMALL AREAS OF THE MARINE PARKS
4 FISHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN ANY PART OF THE MARINE PARKS
99 Dont know
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14. WHAT TYPE OF ACCESS DO YOU THINK YOU WILL HAVE TO MARINE PARKS ONCE THEY ARE
INTRODUCED?M
1 Access to beaches
2 Access to boating
3 Access to fishing
4 Access to reefs
5 Access to snorkelling
6 Access to swimming
7 Access to photography and filming
8 Access to recreational activities
9 Unlimited access [no restrictions]
10 Limited access [permit access/limited hours]
8 None
9 Other [specify]
99 Dont know
15. WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TER M MULTIPLE USE MARINE PARKS?S
1 Can use for several purposes
2 Can use for several purposes with unlimited access
3 Can use several purposes with limited access
4 Can use for a number of recreational activities
5 Can use for a number of commercial activities
6 Can use for both recreational and commercial activities
7 Other [specify]
99 Dont know / no understanding
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16. PLEASE RATE ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5 [WHERE 5 IS STRONGLY AGREE AND 1 IS STRONGLY DISAGREE] YOUR
LEVEL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS.Rotate
Stronglyagree Agree Neutral Disagree
Stronglydisagree
Dont
knowINTRODUCING MARINE PARKS
WILL BENEFIT ALL SOUTH
AUSTRALIANS IN THE LONG RUN
5 4 3 2 1 99
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
CURRENT GENERATION TO
PRESERVE THE MARINE
ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE
GENERATIONS
5 4 3 2 1 99
INTRODUCING MARINE PARKS IS ASMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR THE
BENEFITS THAT WILL BE
GENERATED
5 4 3 2 1 99
17. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD REGARDING MARINE PARKS?
1 Yes [specify]
2 No99 Dont know
NOW JUST A COUPLE OF DETAILS ABOUT YOURSELF FOR ANALYSIS PURPOSES
18. Record gender: S
1 Male
2 Female
19. IN WHICH OF THESE AGE GROUPS DO YOU FALL?
1 18-24
2 25-30
3 31-39
4 40-54
5 55-64
6 65+
99 Refused
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20. ARE YOU IN PAID EMPLOYMENT?
If yes: WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION?
1 PROFESSIONAL/ EXECUTIVE
2 WHITE COLLAR
3 BLUE COLLAR
If not: COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OCCUPATION?
1 HOME DUTIES
2 RETIRED
3 OTHER [e.g. unemployed, student, etc]
21. WHICH OF THESE GROUPS BEST DESCRIBES YOUR HOUSEHOLD?1 SINGLE PEOPLE If necessary read: PEOPLE UNDER 40 LIVING ALONE OR SHARING
ACCOMMODATION
2 YOUNG COUPLEIf necessary read: MARRIED OR LIVING TOGETHER WITH NO CHILDREN
IN THE HOME
3 YOUNG FAMILYIf necessary read: COUPLE OR SINGLE PARENT WITH MOST CHILDREN
UNDER 6
4 MIDDLE FAMILYIf necessary read: COUPLE OR SINGLE PARENT WITH MOST CHILDREN
AGED FROM 6-15 YEARS
5 MATURE FAMILYIf necessary read: COUPLE OR SINGLE PARENT WITH MOST CHILDREN
OVER 15 YEARS AND AT LEAST ONE STILL LIVING AT HOME
6 MATURE COUPLE OR SINGLEIf necessary read: COUPLE OR SINGLE IN MIDDLE TO LATE
AGE GROUPS WITH NO CHILDREN AT HOME
22. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME?
1 Under $20,000 PA
2 $20,000 to $39,999 PA
3 $40,000to $59,999 PA
4 $60,000 to $79,999 PA
5 $80,000 to $99,999 PA
6 $100,000+ PA
99 Refused
23. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF A DATABASE FOR FURTHER RESEARCH INTO SIMILAR
TOPICS? If yes - ensure name, phone number, email and postcode recorded below. If necessary
say: YOUR DETAILS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL.
1 Yes
2 No
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FOR VALIDATION PURPOSES BY MY SUPERVISOR, COULD I JUST ASK YOUR FIRST NAME AND GET A CONTACT
PHONE NUMBER PLEASE.
Name
Phone
[Groups only please check carefully]
ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND SQUARE HOLES I THANK
YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND COMMENTS. YOUR VIEWS COUNT.
If necessary: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES YOU CAN CALL THE INDUSTRYS FREE SURVEY LINE ON 1300 364830
I certify that this is a true, accurate and complete interview, conducted in accordance with the IQCA
standards and the AMSRS Code of Professional Behaviour [ICC/ESOMAR]. I will not disclose to any
other person the content of this questionnaire or any other information relating to this project.
24. Record area1 Adelaide
2 West/ Eyre Peninsula
3 North / Yorke Peninsula4 Central / Kangaroo Island
5 South East
25. Record ID