California Marine Protected Areas
Q.1
Which of the following activities have you engaged in within the past 2 years?
Sailing
Recreational Fishing from shore
Recreational Fishing from a boat
Recreational Spearfishing
Commercial Fishing
Kayaking
SCUBA diving
Stand up paddle boarding
Water Sporting Activities including Wind-surfing, Water-skiing, etc.
Jet skiing
Surfing
Visiting the beach
Swimming in the ocean
Q.2
How familiar are you with California laws regarding marine protection and conservation?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not familiar
Q.3
Have you heard of the California Marine Life Protection Act?
Yes
No
Q.4
Do you know what a Marine Protected Area (MPA) is?
Yes
No
Not sure
Q.5
Are all Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) the same or are there different types?
They are all the same
There are different types of MPAs
Not sure
Q.6
Where do you find information about MPAs?
Department of Fish and Wildlife Website
NOAA website
Save Our Shores website
Oceanspaces website
Other:
Q.7
Understanding that MPAs regulate fishing and harvesting of marine species, how supportive are you of using MPAs as a tool to rebuild depleted populations of marine species?
I am very supportive
I am somewhat supportive
I am not supportive
Q.8
Are you familiar with all of the specific designations and boundaries of the California Central Coast MPAs?
Yes
No
Only the ones I visit frequently
Not sure
Q.9
If you are familiar with the boundaries and restrictions of the California Central Coast MPAs, where did you find out or hear about this information?
Posted signage
Map provided by Save Our Shores
Brochure provided by the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Non-profit organization
The Department of Fish and Wildlife website
Public Service Announcement (Radio or TV)
Newspaper
Friends and/or family
Bait/tackle shop
SCUBA diving shop
Kayak shop
Not Applicable (N/A)
Other:
Q.10
If you fish, where do you fish in relation to MPAs?
I do not fish near MPAs
I fish close to, or alongside MPAs
Not applicable (N/A)
Q.11
Which of the following may happen to those who violate the MPA regulations?
Fine of $500
Fine of 1,000
Fine of $5,000-$20,000 and may include jail time
Q.12
How much more likely are you to visit an area if you know it is an MPA?
Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Indifferent
Less likely
Much less likely
If you chose "Much less likely", please explain why.
Q.13
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Other
Q.14
Please indicate your age.
Under 18 years old
18-24 years old
25-34 years old
35-44 years old
45-54 years old
55-74 years old
75 or older
Q.15
Would you like to be contacted by Save Our Shores with more information on MPAs, volunteering or becoming a supporter of SOS?
Yes
No
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Q.16
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