American Samoa Small Boat and Spear Cost Earnings Survey 2015

Unique ID.

Survey number as assigned when it was returned.

Date of Survey [date].

Fisherman's name.

Surveyer (staff).

Do you fish in this year 2014 and last year 2013? [I fished in 2014 only, I fished in 2013 only, I went fishing in both years].

What type of fishing trips did you take in 2014? [I went fishing using a boat only, I went fishing sometimes using a boat and sometimes not using a boat, I went fishing not using a boat].

Approximately how many BOAT fishing trips did you take in 2014 [0, Fewer than 25 trips, 25-49 trips, 50-99 trips, 100-200 trips, More than 200 trips].

In 2014, what percent of your BOAT fishing trips were: Spearfishing [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your BOAT fishing trips were: Bottomfishing [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your BOAT fishing trips were: Trolling [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your BOAT fishing trips were: Nets [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your BOAT fishing trips were: Other gear, please specify [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your BOAT fishing trips were: Specification.

Approximately how many NON-BOAT fishing (shorline) trips did you take in 2014? [0, Fewer than 25 trips, 25-49 trips, 50-99 trips, 100-200 trips, More than 200 trips].

In 2014, what percent of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: Rod and reel (pole) [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: Spearfishing [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: Cast/throw net [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: Other gear, please specify [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: Specification.

In 2014, what percent of your fishing trips occurred in local and federal jurisdiction? Local waters (0-3 miles) [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your fishing trips occurred in local and federal jurisdiction? Federal waters (3 miles offshore) [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

How many people total , including yourself, are on board for an average fishing trip?.

In 2014, approximately how many total pounds of pelagic fish did you catch? [None, 1-50 pounds, 51-100 pounds, 101-500 pounds, 501-1000 pounds, More than 1000 pounds].

In 2014, approximately how many total pounds of pelagic fish did you catch? If more than 1000 pounds, about how much?.

In 2014, approximately how many total pounds of bottomfish did you catch? [None, 1-50 pounds, 51-100 pounds, 101-500 pounds, 501-1000 pounds, More than 1000 pounds].

In 2014, approximately how many total pounds of bottomfish did you catch? If more than 1000 pounds, about how much?.

In 2014, approximately how many total pounds of reef fish did you catch? [None, 1-50 pounds, 51-100 pounds, 101-500 pounds, 501-1000 pounds, More than 1000 pounds].

In 2014, approximately how many total pounds of reef fish did you catch? If more than 1000 pounds, about how much?.

In 2014, what percent of your fishing trips were sampled by the biosampling program? [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

How do you define yourself as a fisherman? [Full-time commercial, Part-time commercial, Recreational expense, Purely recreational, Subsistence, Culture, Other please specify].

How do you define yourself as a fisherman? Other specification.

In 2014, how were the catches distributed? [I kept all the fish I caught, I kept/received ___% of total fish I caught, I kept/received ___% of trip revenue, Don't know/different every time, Other please describe].

In 2014, how were the catches distributed? % of total fish caught.

In 2014, how were the catches distributed? % of trip revenue.

In 2014, how were the catches distributed? Other description.

In 2014, what percent of your catch was: Consumed at home [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your catch was: Given away [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your catch was: Caught and released [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of your catch was: Sold [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, did you ever sell any of the fish you caught? [Yes, No].

In 2014, where did you sell your fish? Fagatogo Marke Place [Yes, No].

In 2014, where did you sell your fish? Restaurants/stores [Yes, No].

In 2014, where did you sell your fish? Roadside/farmers' markets [Yes, No].

In 2014, where did you sell your fish? Friends/neighbors/coworkers [Yes, No].

In 2014, where did you sell your fish? Other specification.

In 2014, what was the approximate value of all the fish you sold? [$1-$100, $101-$500, $501-1000, $1001-$2000, $2001-$5000, $5001-$10000, $10001-$20000, $20001-$50000, More than $50000].

In 2014, what was the approximate value of all the fish you sold? If more than $50000 specify.

In 2014, what percent of the value of fish sold came from the sale of pelagic fish, bottomfish, and reef fish? Pelagic Fish [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of the value of fish sold came from the sale of pelagic fish, bottomfish, and reef fish? Bottomfish [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, what percent of the value of fish sold came from the sale of pelagic fish, bottomfish, and reef fish? Reef fish [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

In 2014, after expenses, what percent of your personal income came from the sale of fish? [1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

Do you own the boat that you fish on? [Yes, No].

In 2014, what percent of time did other people (other than family members) use the boat without you? [0%, 1%-25%, 26%-50%, 51%-75%, 76%-100%].

What is the length of your boat?.

What is the total horsepower?.

In what year was the boat built?.

In what year did you purchase the boat you fish on?.

How much did you pay to purchase the boat you fish on?.

What is the approximate market value of your boat?.

In 2014, what was the primary gear usage for your most common trip? [Spearfishing, Bottomfishing, Trolling, Nets, Other gear specify].

In 2014, what was the primary gear usage for your most common trip? Other specification.

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Boat fuel.

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Truck fuel (round-trip).

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Oil.

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Ice.

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Bait.

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Food and beverage.

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Daily maintenance and repair.

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Other, please specify.

On average, how much money did you spend on your most common (question 29) gear type trip? Specification.

How were the trip costs distributed among your most common gear type (question 29)? [I paid all trip costs, I paid a fixed amount of $___, I paid ___% of the total trip costs, Other please describe].

How were the trip costs distributed among your most common gear type (question 29)? I paid a fixed amount of $.

How were the trip costs distributed among your most common gear type (question 29)? I paid __% of the total trip costs.

How were the trip costs distributed among your most common gear type (question 29)? Other, please describe.

In 2014, what was your second most common gear usage? [Spearfishing, Bottomfishing, Trolling, Nets, Other gear specify].

In 2014, what was your second most common gear usage? Other specification.

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Boat fuel.

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Truck fuel (round-trip).

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Oil.

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Ice.

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Bait.

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Food and beverage.

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Daily maintenance and repair.

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Other, please specify.

On average, how much money did you spend on your second most common gear type trip? Specification.

How were the trip costs distributed among your second most commongear type? [I paid all trip costs, I paid a fixed amount of $___, I paid ___% of the total trip costs, Other please describe].

How were the trip costs distributed among your second most commongear type? I paid a fixed amount of $.

How were the trip costs distributed among your second most commongear type? I paid __% of the total trip costs.

How were the trip costs distributed among your second most commongear type? Other, please describe.

Boat insurance.

Boat insurance: per month/year [per month, per year].

Loan payements.

Loan payements: per month/year [per month, per year].

Mooring fees.

Mooring fees: per month/year [per month, per year].

Gear replacement/repair.

Annual boat and trailer repair.

Fees.

Financial services.

Other, please specify.

Specification.

What is your gender? [Male, Female].

What is your age?.

What village do you live in?.

Are you Hispanic or Latino? [Yes Hispanic or Latino, No not Hispanic or Latino].

How would you describe your race? (check all that apply) Samoan [Yes, No].

How would you describe your race? (check all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native [Yes, No].

How would you describe your race? (check all that apply) Asian [Yes, No].

How would you describe your race? (check all that apply) Black or African American [Yes, No].

How would you describe your race? (check all that apply) Native Hawaiian or Other PI [Yes, No].

How would you describe your race? (check all that apply) White [Yes, No].

What is the highest level of education you have completed? [Less than 9th grade, Some high school (no diploma), High school graduate (including GED), Some college (no degree), Associates degree or technical school, College graduate (bachelor degree), Advanced professional or doctoral degree].

What was your total household income, before taxes, in 2014, including fishing income?.

Do you have any suggestions for how American Samoa's fisheries should be managed or topics that you feel need further study?.

Would you like to receive a copy of the final report for this study? [Yes, No].

Would you like to receive a copy of the final report for this study? Name.

Would you like to receive a copy of the final report for this study? Address.

Would you like to receive a copy of the final report for this study? Email address.

May we contact you if we have any question sabout your survey responses? [Yes, No].

May we contact you if we have any question sabout your survey responses? Phone.

May we contact you if we have any question sabout your survey responses? Best time to reach you.

Survey Notes.