Responses To Questions On Notice DEWNR - 2012 Feb Square Holes Report

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 Jan. to 8th Feb. 2012 Client contact: Jon Brooks Jon.brooks2@sa.gov.au
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Square Holes Pty Ltd 8-10 Regent Street Nth, Adelaide 5000 www.squareholes.com
Square Holes Pty Ltd
The mission: .......................................................................................... 1 Overview .............................................................................................. 2 What we did? ........................................................................................ 3 In a Nutshell .......................................................................................... 4
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
The Story ............................................................................................... 5 General awareness ................................................................................ 6
Attitudes towards marine parks ................................................................... 23 Benefits of marine parks ...................................................................... 23 Consequences of marine parks ............................................................. 24
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
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
Square Holes Pty Ltd Square Holes Report 111001
The mission:
To continue tracking community views on marine parks in South Australia

Sub-objectives:
1. 2. 3.
Measure attitudes and perceptions towards marine parks in South Australia
Understand the community acceptance of establishing 19 marine parks by the end of 2012
Understand barriers and expectations of implementing the 19 marine parks in South Australia
Overview
The Department for Environment and Natural Resources is responsible for delivering management plans for nineteen Marine Parks. Research was conducted from 2006 to 20111 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 the 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
Note: Square Holes conducted the survey previously in 2009 and 2011
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 January to the 8 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 for comparisons to be made.
Sample achieved [total] Sample achieved [metro] Sample achieved [West/Eyre Peninsula] Sample achieved [Northern/Yorke Peninsula] Sample achieved [Central and Kangaroo Island] Sample achieved [South East] Questionnaire length Collection Dates 807 404 100 102 101 100 10 mins 30th Jan. 8th Feb. 2012
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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
In a Nutshell
The mission: To continue tracking community views on marine parks in South Australia
Community attitudes on the implementation of marine parks and communication strategies has been monitored since 2006 Consistent with previous research, the majority of South Australians [85%] are in favour of marine parks to protect marine life plants or animals However, in line with trends of 2011, those who understand a marine park as an area established to conserve and protect the local marine environment has declined to approximately two in five [43%]. 82% believe the marine environment is under pressure from human activity. Of these 60% attribute over fishing as a main cause, despite this, restrictions on fishing and recreational activities cause the most concern in regards to the creation of marine parks.
The research shows that whilst South Australians like the idea of having marine parks and understand the benefits most are still confused about the final outcome of marine parks, they need more information on the proposed parks supported by evidence to demonstrate their success.
The Story
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%]
Understanding a marine park is an area established to conserve and protect the local marine environment Main Role Protect marine life [plants and animals] Benefits Preservation of the environment for future generations Increase in fish stocks/marine life Protection of marine habitats Consequences Restrict/ban on fishing
Feb 2012
Feb 2011
Dec 2009
Mar 2009
June 2008
July 2007
May 2006
43%
47%
49%
54%
58%
54%
59%
68%
66%
71%
42% 47% 39%
48% 47% 36%
47% 46% 51%
39% 40% 36%
47% 24% 46%
48% 32% 46%
53% 31% 43%
24% 24% 26%
34% 29% 28%
33% 20% 18%
24% 15% 22%
14% 14% 11%
16% 9% 11%
24% 15% 23%
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%].
Less opportunities for recreation Loss of commercial benefits
Seven in ten [68%] believe the role is to protect marine life
Support for marine parks

Support marine parks to protect marine plants and animals
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%].
[85%]
[84% 2011]
Support restricted marine parks in local area

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%]
[61%]
[51% 2011]
Support marine parks in local area [60%]

[58% 2011]
Support for 19 marine parks by 2012 [54%]

[56% 2011]
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 likely 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 allowed 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.
Understanding of fishing in marine parks Able to fish in some small areas of the marine parks Not allowed in any part of the marine parks Able to fish in the majority of the marine parks Able to fish in the entire marine parks Understanding of access to marine parks Access to beaches 19% 20% 14% 9% 21% 16% 10% 8% 32% 26% 21% 14% 30% 27% 24% 20% 24% 37% 41% 43% Feb 2012 Feb. 2011 Dec. 2009 Mar. 2009
23% 22% 20%
44% 7% 3%
39% 8% 3%
33% 11% 3%
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.
Access to swimming Access to snorkelling Access to fishing
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.
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.
62%
AGREEMENT
February 2012 Total n=807 February 2012 Regional n=403
February 2012 Metro n=404
February 2011 Total n=801
It is the responsibility of the current generation to preserve the marine environment for future generations
88%
84% 92%
88%
Introducing marine parks is a small price to pay for the benefits that will be generated
64%
59%
69% 64%
Overall Adelaide metro respondents are approximately 10% more likely to agree with statements than regional respondents.
Introducing marine parks will benefit all South Australians in the long run
54% 70% 63%
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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
Square Holes Pty Ltd 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
84%
IN FAVOUR OF CREATING MARINE PARKS TO PROTECT MARINE PLANTS AND ANIMALS No Don't know/ not sure Yes
88%
89%
95%
89%
91%
85%
7% 5%
May 2006 n=406
7%
July 2007 n=400
6% 5%
8%
5%
9% 7%
February 2012 n=807
9%
February 2011 n=801
June 2008 March 2009 December n=500 n=800 2009 n=800
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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:
An area restricted to the public or closed to fishing
An area established to conserve and protect the local marine environment
43% 47% 49% 54% 58% 54% 59% 30% 27% 26% 26% 31% February 2012 n=807
UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM MARINE PARK

February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 March 2009 n=800 June 2008 n=500 July 2007 n=400 May 2006 n=406
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
A theme park on the water
6% 8% 6% 5% 6% 6% 7%
15%
21%
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
Dont know / no understanding
9% 9% 10% 16% 18% 10% 14%
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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]
Provide breeding places for marine life (animals/plants) Protect the environment / better environment Protect marine life [plants/animals] 43% 43% 44% 27% 35% 26% 23% 23% 30% 15% 15% *Question first introduced December 2009 68% 66% 71%
MAIN ROLES OF MARINE PARKS*

February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800
Preservation of the environment for future generations
Increase in fish stocks
Feb 2012 Metro n=404 Protect marine life [plants/animals] Protect the environment / better environment Preservation of the environment for future generations Increase in fish stocks Provide breeding places for marine life (animals/plants) Dont know 70% 42% 29% 19% 15% 5%
Feb 2012 Regional n=403 65% 45% 26% 28% 15% 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
Protect marine life [plants/animals]
REASONS FOR SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF MARINE PARKS*

February 2012 n=683 February 2011 n=671 December 2009 n=731 60% 61% 63% 45% 50% 42% 40% 45% 41% 36% 33% 33% 14% 10% 7% 6% 7%
Protect marine life [plants/animals] Preservation of the environment for future generations Protect the environment / better environment Increase in fish stocks/prevent over fishing Maintain biodiversity Less pollution
*Of those who are in favour, q uestion first introduced December 2009
Feb 2012 Metro n=353 61% 47% 46% 35% 17% 9%
Feb 2012 Regional n=330 58% 43% 35% 37% 10% 5%
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
Preservation of the environment for future generations Protect the environment / better environment Increase in fish stocks Maintain biodiversity Less pollution
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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:
No need for Marine Parks Will restrict recreational activities 24% 31% 31% 20% 31% 14% Fisheries are already well managed 26% 13% Will restrict fishing 39% 45%
55%
REASONS AGAINST SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF MARINE PARKS*

February 2012 n=54 February 2011 n=62 December 2009 n=29
There is relative consistency between metro and regional respondents regarding restriction on fishing and considering no need for marine parks
*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
February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 March 2009 n=800
June 2008 n=500 July 2007 n=400 May 2006 n=406 26% 32% 15% 9% 11% 9%
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF A MARINE PARK IN LOCAL AREA

Strongly in favour Against February 2012 n=807
26%
In favour Strongly against

34% 18%
Neutral Dont know/not sure

9% 8% 5%
40%
36%
14%
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%]
35%
31%
17%
5% 6% 6%
45%
34%
15%
39%
33%
16%
5%
39%
34%
10% 6% 6% 5%
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Level of support for restricted marine parks in local area

Level of support for a marine park in your local area if some parts were closed to fishing and other activities has increase to 61% from 51% in February 2011. This notion that some parts of the marine parks will be restricted to recreational activity did not impact the level of support for marine parks in the local area [60%]. Key Patterns:
Metro respondents are more likely [66% and increase from 56% 2011] to support the creation of marine parks when some parts are closed to fishing and other activities than regional respondents [54% an increase from 46% 2011] Support for restricted marine parks increased slightly amongst those who regularly fish when they learnt that just some parts would be closed to fishing and other activities [48% vs 43%]
June 2008 n=500
July 2007 n=400 32% 37% 19% 5%
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF A RESTRICTED MARINE PARK IN LOCAL AREA

Strongly in favour In favour Neutral
Against February 2012 n=807

February 2011 n=801 23%
Strongly against
38%
Dont know/not sure

15% 12% 7% 5%
19%
32%
16%
11%
12%
10%
December 2009 n=800 March 2009 n=800
29%
37%
17%
8%
6%
28%
33%
15%
10%
9% 5%
28%
34%
19%
9% 8%
May 2006 n=406
30%
32%
14%
11% 7% 6%
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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
March 2009 n=800
28% 28% 17% 10% 9% 7%
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF 19 MARINE PARKS ACROSS SA BY THE END OF 2012
Strongly in favour Against February 2012 n=807 22% In favour Strongly against 32% 21% Neutral Dont know/not sure 10% 8% 8%
February 2011 n=801
26%
30%
16%
9%
11%
8%
December 2009 n=800
29%
29%
20%
8% 5% 9%
June 2008 n=500
35%
38%
17%
July 2007 n=400
30%
28%
20%
9% 7% 6%
May 2006 n=406
37%
31%
14%
8%
6%
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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
Please Note: charts depicting participation in recreational activities from May 2006 to February 2011 are represented on the following page
Feb 2012 South Australians n=807 At least monthly Less often Never 55% 29% 17%
Feb 2012 Metro n=401 51% 33% 16%
Feb 2012 Regional n=400 58% 26% 17%
PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL RECREATION IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
PARTICIPATION IN BOATING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT At least monthly Less often Never 19% 27% 55% 11% 30% 59% 26% 24% 51%
PARTICIPATION IN FISHING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT At least monthly Less often Never 21% 29% 51% 12% 30% 58% 30% 27% 44%
PARTICIPATION IN SNORKELLING AND DIVING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT At least monthly Less often Never 5% 17% 78% 4% 20% 76% 6% 14% 80%
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PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL RECREATION IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

At least monthly February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 March 2009 n=800 June 2008 n=500 55% 52% 52% 57% Less often 29% 31% 34% 28% Never 16% 17% 14% 15%
PARTICIPATION IN FISHING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

At least monthly February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 21% 25% 18% 21% 15% 32% 34% 32% 37% 29% 32% 32% 28% 32% Less often 51% 44% 50% 47% 53% 33% 36% Never
March 2009 n=800

June 2008 n=500 July 2007 n=400 May 2006 n=406
56%
62% 65%
34%
26% 25%
10%
11% 10%
July 2007 n=400

May 2006 n=406
PARTICIPATION IN BOATING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

At leas t monthly February 2012 n=807 18% 20% 16% 27% 27% 29% Les s often 55% 53% 56% Never
PARTICIPATION IN SNORKELLING AND DIVING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

At least monthly February 2012 5% n=807 February 2011 n=801 6% 17% 17% 18% 17% 19% 21% 15% Less often 78% 77% 78% 77% 76% 72% 78% Never
February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 March 2009 n=800 June 2008 n=500 July 2007 n=400 May 2006 n=406
December 2009 5% n=800 March 2009 n=800 June 2008 n=500 6% 5% 10% 6%
17%
12% 31% 30%
26%
28% 30% 26%
57%
60% 40% 44%
July 2007 n=400 May 2006 n=406
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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
MARINE ENVIRONMENT UNDER PRESSURE FROM HUMAN ACTIVITY

February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 March 2009 n=800
Yes 9% 12% 7% 9% 8% 10% 8% 7%
82% 78% 85% 84%
No
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]
Don't know
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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 over fishing [60%] the reason.
Pollution ISSUES PLACING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT UNDER PRESSURE February 2012 n=663 Over-fishing 36% 41% February 2011 n=627 March 2009 n=672
60% 63%
Almost two in five believe the marine environment is under pressure due to pollution [36%].
Commercial fishing Recreational fishing/boating
29%
27% 29% 24% 18% 29% 11% 15% 18% 20% 15% 33%
48%
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
Infrastructure development Population increase
*Of those who believe marine environment under pressure from human activity
Please Note:
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%]
This question was collected purely open ended in December 2009 whilst in March 2009 pre-codes were used same as February 2011.
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Attitudes towards marine parks

Benefits of marine parks
BENEFITS OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SA
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%].
Protection of marine habitats Preservation of the environment for future generations Increase in fish stocks/marine life
40% 39% 36% 36% 21% 21% 23% 18%
10% 10% 9%
February 2012 n=807
February 2011 n=801
December 2009 n=800
March 2009 n=800

42%
39% 48% 47%
47% 47% 46%
51%
Key Pattern:
Better environment
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
More opportunities for education/research on marine life
Attract more tourists
Less pollution
5%
8% 9% 7% 6% 5%
More pristine beaches
6% 5% 6% 5% 6% 5% 5% 5%
Cleaner sea water
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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%]
Less tourism
4%
CONSEQUENCES OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SA February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800
24%
March 2009 n=800

34% 33%
Ban on fishing
24%
24%
Less opportunities for recreation

15%
20%
29%
Loss of commercial benefits

10% 12%
18%
26% 28% 22%
7%
Impact on those earning a living from the sea/decrease of fish production
6% 4% 3% 6%
11%
Less access to beaches
6% 7%
11%
Dont know
29% 24% 25% 27%
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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.
Fishing will not be allowed in any part of the marine parks UNDERSTANDING OF FISHING IN MARINE PARKS February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 23% March 2009 n=800
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%]
44% 39% 33% 37% 41% 43%
People will be able to fish in some small areas of the marine parks People will be able to fish in majority of the marine parks People will be able to fish in the entire marine parks areas Dont know 7% 8% 11% 3% 3% 3% 12% 9% 9% 10%
24%
22%
20%
UNDERSTANDING OF FISHING IN MARINE PARKS People will be able to fish in some small areas of the marine parks Fishing will not be allowed in any part of the marine parks People will be able to fish in the majority of the marine parks People will be able to fish in the entire marine parks areas Dont know
February 2012 Metro n=404 24% 21% 21% 21% 14%
February 2012 Regional n=403 24% 25% 22% 19% 10%
February 2011 Metro n=401 43% 42% 5% 3% 8%
February 2011 Regional n=400 32% 47% 8% 4% 9%
Dec 2009 Metro n=400 41% 40% 7% 3% 9%
Dec 2009 Regional n=400 41% 37% 10% 3% 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%]
UNDERSTANDING OF ACCESS TO MARINE PARKS ONCE INTRODUCED February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 11% 19% 21% 16% 10%
7% 15%
March 2009 n=800 25% 32% 32%
Limited access [permit access/limited hours] Access to beaches Access to swimming Access to recreational and educational activities Access to boating Access to snorkelling Access to fishing Unlimited access [no restrictions] None
Dont know 5% 4%
30%
20% 26%
27%
11%
10%
15% 19%
21%
14% 21%
24%
9% 8%
14%
20%
8%
11% 14% 11%

22% 20% 24%
26%
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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.
Can use for a number of recreational activities Dont know/no understanding
UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM 'MULTI USE MARINE PARKS'

February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 March 2009 n=800
37% 41%
49% 54%
18% 21% 17% 13%
Key Pattern:
Regional respondents are more likely to not understand the term multiple use marine parks [40%] than metropolitan respondents [33%]
Can use for several purposes
18% 15% 13% 14% 13% 8% 12% 15% 8% 8% 9% 4%
Can use for both recreational and commercial activities
Can use for several purposes with limited access
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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%]
February 2012 Metro n=404 Introducing marine parks will benefit all South Australians in the long run Introducing marine parks is a small price to pay for the benefits that will be generated It is the responsibility of the current generation to preserve the marine environment for future generations 70% 69% 92% February 2012 Regional n=403 54% 59% 84% February 2012 Total n=807 62% 64% 88% February 2011 Total n=801 63% 64% 88%
AGREEMENT STATEMENTS [5= strongly agree, 1= strongly disagree] February 2012 n=807 February 2011 n=801 December 2009 n=800 March 2009 n=800 4.5 4.5 4.7 4.6 3.8 3.8 4.2 4 3.8 3.7 4.1 3.9
It is the responsibility of the current generation to preserve the marine environment for future generations
Introducing marine parks is a small price to pay for the benefits that will be generated
Introducing marine parks will benefit all South Australian's in the long run
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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 as 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 commercial 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 MARINE PLANTS AND ANIMALS Feb 2012 Metro n=404 Yes Dont know/ not sure No 87% 9% 3% Feb 2012 Regional n=403 82% 8% 10% Feb 2011 Metro n=401 89% 7% 4% Feb 2011 Regional n=400 79% 10% 12% Dec 2009 Metro n=400 95% 4% 1% Dec 2009 Regional n=400 88% 7% 6%
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF 19 MARINE PARKS IN SA BY 2012 Feb 2012 Metro n=404 Strongly in favour In favour Neutral Against Strongly against Dont know/ not sure 27% 36% 20% 6% 4% 8% Feb 2012 Regional n=403 17% 28% 21% 14% 12% 7% Feb 2011 Metro n=401 34% 31% 14% 7% 6% 9% Feb 2011 Regional n=400 18% 29% 19% 12% 16% 8% Dec 2009 Metro n=400 37% 33% 16% 4% 3% 7% Dec 2009 Regional n=400 21% 26% 24% 11% 8% 10%
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LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF A MARINE PARK IN LOCAL AREA Feb 2012 Metro n=404 Strongly in favour In favour Neutral Against Strongly against Dont know/ not sure 30% 36% 18% 7% 3% 6% Feb 2012 Regional n=403 21% 33% 18% 11% 13% 3% Feb 2011 Metro n=401 29% 33% 13% 7% 6% 12% Feb 2011 Regional n=400 22% 30% 16% 11% 16% 5% Dec 2009 Metro n=400 46% 37% 9% 2% 1% 4% Dec 2009 Regional n=400 32% 36% 18% 4% 6% 4%
LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF RESTRICTED MARINE PARKS IN LOCAL AREA Feb 2012 Metro n=404 Strongly in favour In favour Neutral Against Strongly against Dont know/ not sure
25% 41% 15% 9% 3% 6%
Feb 2012 Regional n=403

20% 34% 15% 16% 11% 5%
Feb 2011 Metro n=401 22% 34% 16% 9% 5% 14%
Feb 2011 Regional n=400 15% 31% 17% 13% 19% 7%
Dec 2009 Metro n=400 37% 40% 12% 5% 1% 6%
Dec 2009 Regional n=400 22% 34% 22% 11% 6% 6%
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MARINE ENVIRONMENT UNDER PRESSURE FROM HUMAN ACTIVITY Feb 2012 Metro n=404 Yes Dont know No 86% 10% 4% Feb 2012 Regional n=403 78% 8% 14% Feb 2011 Metro n=401 82% 12% 6% Feb 2011 Regional n=400 74% 9% 17% Dec 2009 Metro n=400 88% 8% 4% Dec 2009 Regional n=400 82% 9% 9%
BENEFITS OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SA Feb 2012 Metro n=404 Protection of marine habitats Preservation of the environment for future generations Increase in fish stocks Better environment Less pollution Less rubbish More pristine beaches Cleaner sea water Dont know 47% 24% 12% 5% 6% 6% 5% 46% 18% 8% 5% 5% 6% 9% 43% 46% Feb 2012 Regional n=403 36% 38% Feb 2011 Metro n=401 40% 52% 48% 26% 11% 3% 6% 7% 6% Feb 2011 Regional n=400 32% 45% 45% 16% 10% 3% 4% 4% 12% Dec 2009 Metro n=400 52% 48% 45% 24% 11% 5% 6% 6% 4% Dec 2009 Regional n=400 44% 45% 47% 21% 7% 7% 5% 4% 7%
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CONSEQUENCES OF MARINE PARKS Feb 2012 Metro n=404 Ban on fishing Less opportunities for recreation Loss of commercial benefits Less tourism Less access to beaches Dont know 24% 26% 22% 8% 6% 32% Feb 2012 Regional n=403 25% 23% 31% 12% 4% 26% Feb 2011 Metro n=401 33% 25% 24% 8% 11% 6% Feb 2011 Regional n=400 35% 28% 32% 15% 10% 12% Dec 2009 Metro n=400 28% 19% 15% 5% 5% 29% Dec 2009 Regional n=400 34% 19% 22% 9% 7% 21%
UNDERSTANDING OF FISHING IN MARINE PARKS Feb 2012 Metro n=404 People will be able to fish in some small areas of the marine parks Fishing will not be allowed in any part of the marine parks People will be able to fish in the majority of the marine parks People will be able to fish in the entire marine parks areas Dont know 14% 10% 21% 19% 21% 22% 21% 25% 24% Feb 2012 Regional n=403 24% Feb 2011 Metro n=401 43% 42% 5% 3% 8% Feb 2011 Regional n=400 32% 47% 8% 4% 9% Dec 2009 Metro n=400 41% 40% 7% 3% 9% Dec 2009 Regional n=400 41% 37% 10% 3% 9%
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Respondent Profile
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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 and over. 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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GENDER [February 2012] Male Female
IN PAID EMPLOYMENT [February 2012] Yes No
47%
53%
43%
57%
GENDER [February 2012]
2% 2%
7%
37% 28%
18-24 25-30 31-39 40-54 55-64 65+
24%
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OCCUPATION [February 2012, n=379*] Professional/ executive 30% White collar Blue collar
HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION [February 2012] 8%

33%
Single people
Young couple 20% Young family
Middle family
65%
37%
*Of those in paid employment employment
Mature family Mature couple or single
Home duties
OCCUPATION [February 2012, n=428]* Retired Other [e.g. Unemployed, student, etc]
10%
INCOME [February 2012]
14%
19%
14%
Under $20,000 PA $20,000 to $39,999 PA $40,000to $59,999 PA
13%
21%
$60,000 to $79,999 PA
$80,000 to $100,000 PA
76%
*Of those not in paid employment
7%
Over $100,000 PA
13%
13%
Refused
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Appendices
DEH MARINE PARKS [P/N 111001]

LEGEND Responses in lowercase are unprompted TEXT AND RESPONSES IN UPPERCASE ARE READ OUT Text in bold lowercase are interviewer instructions
M = Multiple Response GOOD MORNING/AFTERNOON/EVENING.
S = Single Response
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. 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. YOUR ANSWERS WILL BE STORED IN A DATA-FILE SEPARATE TO YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS. WE ARE MORE INTERESTED IN THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE
THIS CALL MAY BE MONITORED BY MY SUPERVISOR FOR QUALITY CONTROL.
1.
WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM MARINE PARK? S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 99 An area established to conserve and protect the local marine environment An area restricted to the public or closed to fishing A theme park on the water / recreational area involving the sea An area for people to enjoy administered by a government department A place where you can study and research the marine environment An area for fishing and boating Other [specify] 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 99 Protect the environment / better environment Protect marine life [plants/animals] Preservation of the environment for future generations Increase in fish stocks Less pollution More pristine beaches Provide breeding places for marine life [animals/plants] Research and education Other [specify] Dont know
3.
Go to Q4 Go to Q5 Go to Q6
ARE YOU IN FAVOUR OF CREATING MARINE PARKS TO PROTECT MARINE PLANTS AND ANIMALS? S 1 2 99 Yes No Dont know
4.
WHAT ARE YOUR REASONS FOR SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF MARINE PARKS? M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 99 Protect the environment / better environment Protect marine life [plants/animals] Preservation of the environment for future generations Increase in fish stocks/prevent over-fishing Less pollution More pristine beaches Maintain biodiversity More opportunities for learning and research about marine environment Other [specify] Dont know
Skip to Q6
5.
CAN I ASK WHY? M 1 2 3 4 5 99 Will restrict fishing Will restrict recreational activities No need for Marine Parks Fisheries are already well managed Other [specify] Dont know
6.
HOW STRONGLY WOULD YOU SUPPORT THE CREATION OF 19 MARINE PARKS ACROSS SOUTH AUSTRALIA BY THE END OF 2012? S 1 2 3 4 5 99 STRONGLY IN FAVOUR IN FAVOUR NEUTRAL AGAINST STRONGLY AGAINST Dont know/not sure
7.
HOW STRONGLY WOULD YOU SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A MARINE PARK IN YOUR LOCAL AREA? S 1 2 3 4 5 99 STRONGLY IN FAVOUR IN FAVOUR NEUTRAL AGAINST STRONGLY AGAINST Dont know/not sure
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 2 3 4 5 99 STRONGLY IN FAVOUR IN FAVOUR NEUTRAL AGAINST STRONGLY AGAINST Dont know/not sure
9.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES - IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT? Rotate
More than once a week About once every three months About once a week About once a fortnight About once a month About once every six months About once a year Less often
1. 2. 3. 4.
FISHING SNORKELLING / DIVING BOATING GENERAL RECREATION USE
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
10.
DO YOU THINK THAT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT IS UNDER PRESSURE FROM HUMAN ACTIVITY? 1 Go to Q11 2 99 Yes No Dont know
10a.
WHY DO YOU THINK THAT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT IS UNDER PRESSURE? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 99 Over-fishing Commercial fishing Pollution Recreational fishing/boating Infrastructure development Population increase Other [specify] Dont know
Never
9 9 9 9
11.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE BENEFITS OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA? M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 99 Better environment Cleaner sea water Increase in fish stocks/marine life Less pollution Less rubbish More pristine beaches Preservation of the environment for future generations Protection of marine habitats Attract more tourists More opportunities for educational/research on marine life Other [specify] Dont know
12.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF CREATING MARINE PARKS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA? M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 99 Ban on fishing Less access to beaches Less opportunities for recreation Less tourism Loss of commercial benefits Decrease of fish production Other [specify] Dont know
13.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF FISHING IN MARINE PARKS? Rotate, S 1 2 3 4 99 PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO FISH IN THE ENTIRE MARINE PARKS AREAS PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO FISH IN MAJORITY OF THE MARINE PARKS AREAS PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO FISH IN SOME SMALL AREAS OF THE MARINE PARKS FISHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN ANY PART OF THE MARINE PARKS Dont know
14.
WHAT TYPE OF ACCESS DO YOU THINK YOU WILL HAVE TO MARINE PARKS ONCE THEY ARE INTRODUCED? M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 99 Access to beaches Access to boating Access to fishing Access to reefs Access to snorkelling Access to swimming Access to photography and filming Access to recreational activities Unlimited access [no restrictions] Limited access [permit access/limited hours] None Other [specify] Dont know
15.
WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM MULTIPLE USE MARINE PARKS? S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 99 Can use for several purposes Can use for several purposes with unlimited access Can use several purposes with limited access Can use for a number of recreational activities Can use for a number of commercial activities Can use for both recreational and commercial activities Other [specify] Dont know / no understanding
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
Strongly agree Strongly disagree Dont know
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
INTRODUCING MARINE PARKS WILL BENEFIT ALL SOUTH AUSTRALIANS IN THE LONG RUN IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CURRENT GENERATION TO PRESERVE THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS INTRODUCING MARINE PARKS IS A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR THE BENEFITS THAT WILL BE GENERATED 5 4 3 2 1 99 5 4 3 2 1 99 5 4 3 2 1 99
17.
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD REGARDING MARINE PARKS? 1 Yes [specify]
2 99
No Dont know
NOW JUST A COUPLE OF DETAILS ABOUT YOURSELF FOR ANALYSIS PURPOSES
18.
Record gender: S 1 2 Male Female
19.
IN WHICH OF THESE AGE GROUPS DO YOU FALL? 1 2 3 4 18-24 25-30 31-39 40-54 5 6 99 55-64 65+ Refused
20.
ARE YOU IN PAID EMPLOYMENT? If yes: WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION? 1 2 3 PROFESSIONAL/ EXECUTIVE WHITE COLLAR BLUE COLLAR
If not: COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OCCUPATION? 1 2 3 HOME DUTIES RETIRED OTHER [e.g. unemployed, student, etc]
21.
WHICH OF THESE GROUPS BEST DESCRIBES YOUR HOUSEHOLD? 1 2 3 4 5 6 SINGLE PEOPLE If necessary read: PEOPLE UNDER 40 LIVING ALONE OR SHARING ACCOMMODATION YOUNG COUPLE If necessary read: MARRIED OR LIVING TOGETHER WITH NO CHILDREN IN THE HOME YOUNG FAMILY If necessary read: COUPLE OR SINGLE PARENT WITH MOST CHILDREN UNDER 6 MIDDLE FAMILY If necessary read: COUPLE OR SINGLE PARENT WITH MOST CHILDREN AGED FROM 6-15 YEARS MATURE FAMILY If necessary read: COUPLE OR SINGLE PARENT WITH MOST CHILDREN OVER 15 YEARS AND AT LEAST ONE STILL LIVING AT HOME MATURE COUPLE OR SINGLE If 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 2 3 4 5 6 99 Under $20,000 PA $20,000 to $39,999 PA $40,000to $59,999 PA $60,000 to $79,999 PA $80,000 to $99,999 PA $100,000+ PA 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 2 Yes No
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] Email
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 area 1 2 3 4 5 Adelaide West/ Eyre Peninsula North / Yorke Peninsula Central / Kangaroo Island South East
25.
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To continue tracking community views on marine parks in South Australia

Measure attitudes and perceptions towards marine parks in South Australia

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Quantitative Sample Overview

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42% 47% 39%

48% 47% 36%

47% 46% 51%

39% 40% 36%

47% 24% 46%

48% 32% 46%

53% 31% 43%

24% 24% 26%

34% 29% 28%

33% 20% 18%

24% 15% 22%

14% 14% 11%

24% 15% 23%

Less opportunities for recreation Loss of commercial benefits

Seven in ten [68%] believe the role is to protect marine life

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Support for marine parks

Support restricted marine parks in local area

Support marine parks in local area [60%]

Support for 19 marine parks by 2012 [54%]

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Marine environment and understanding of marine park access

23% 22% 20%

Access to swimming Access to snorkelling Access to fishing

Other views about marine parks

February 2012 Metro n=404

February 2011 Total n=801

54% 70% 63%

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Square Holes Pty Ltd n=102; Central/ Kangaroo Island n=101;

Creating Marine Parks

June 2008 March 2009 December n=500 n=800 2009 n=800

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UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM MARINE PARK

9% 9% 10% 16% 18% 10% 14%

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Perceived role of Marine Parks

MAIN ROLES OF MARINE PARKS*

Preservation of the environment for future generations

Increase in fish stocks

Feb 2012 Regional n=403 65% 45% 26% 28% 15% 6%

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Reasons for supporting marine parks

REASONS FOR SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF MARINE PARKS*

Feb 2012 Metro n=353 61% 47% 46% 35% 17% 9%

Feb 2012 Regional n=330 58% 43% 35% 37% 10% 5%

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Reasons for not supporting marine parks

REASONS AGAINST SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF MARINE PARKS*