Marianas small boat fishing cost-earnings survey data, 2018

Survey scan number assigned by surveyors.

Approximately how many BOAT fishing trips did you take over the past 12 months? __________ trips

(if not sure, please provide answer below):

Fewer than 12 trips (once every month or less); 50 – 99 trips (once or twice a week); 12 – 24 trips (once every other week); 100 – 200 trips (two to three times a week); 25 – 49 trips (once a week); More than 200 trips (four times a week)

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

trolling

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

Deep Water Bottomfish

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

Shallow Water Bottomfish

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

Atulai

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

Reef Fishing (Spear)

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

Reef Fishing (Net)

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

Other

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

Other -- please specify

2. In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were primarily: (please check one for each gear)

Number of different gears selected in Q2A-Q2G

Approximately how many NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips did you take in the past 12 months? __________ trips

Approximately how many NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips did you take in the past 12 months?

(if not sure, please provide answer below):

Fewer than 12 trips (once every month or less); 12 – 24 trips (once every other week); 25 – 49 trips (once a week); 50 – 99 trips (once or twice a week); 100 – 200 trips (two to three times a week); More than 200 trips (four times a week)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Pole

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Spear

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Cast net

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Surround net

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Gill net

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Rod and reel

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Gleaning

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Hand line

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Other gear

None (0%)

Very little (1%-9%)

Some (10%-39%)

About half (40%-59%)

Most (60%-89%)

Almost all (90%-100%)

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Other gear, please specify:

4. In the past 12 months, how many of your NON-BOAT fishing (shoreline) trips were: (please check one for each gear)

Number of different non-boat gear types marked in Q4A - Q4I

In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were:

Single day (or night) trips

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, how many of your BOAT fishing trips were:

Multiday trips

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

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

Do you always fish out of the same boat ramp or harbor?

Yes

No

Do you always fish out of the same boat ramp or harbor?

If NO, on average, how many different boat ramps or harbors do you use in a year? _______ ramps

In the past 12 months, approximately how many total pounds of pelagic fish did you catch?

None

1-50 pounds

51-100 pounds

101-250 pounds

251-500 pounds

500+ pounds (about how much?)

In the past 12 months, approximately how many total pounds of bottomfish did you catch?

None

1-50 pounds

51-100 pounds

101-250 pounds

251-500 pounds

500+ pounds (about how much?)

In the past 12 months, approximately how many total pounds of reef fish did you catch?

None

1-50 pounds

51-100 pounds

101-250 pounds

251-500 pounds

500+ pounds (about how much?)

In the past 12 months, approximately how many total pounds of pelagic fish did you catch? -- 500+ pounds (about how much?) ___________

In the past 12 months, approximately how many total pounds of bottomfish did you catch? -- 500+ pounds (about how much?) ___________

In the past 12 months, approximately how many total pounds of reef fish did you catch? -- 500+ pounds (about how much?) ___________

In the past 12 months, how many of your fishing trips did you fish at Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs):

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

People have different opinions on the definition of commercial fishing. How would you define a fisher(man) as commercial? To be considered a commercial fisher(man), I feel that someone must: (check all that apply)

Sell at least one fish

People have different opinions on the definition of commercial fishing. How would you define a fisher(man) as commercial? To be considered a commercial fisher(man), I feel that someone must: (check all that apply)

Sell 25% or more of catch

People have different opinions on the definition of commercial fishing. How would you define a fisher(man) as commercial? To be considered a commercial fisher(man), I feel that someone must: (check all that apply)

Sell 50% or more of catch

People have different opinions on the definition of commercial fishing. How would you define a fisher(man) as commercial? To be considered a commercial fisher(man), I feel that someone must: (check all that apply)

Sell all catch

People have different opinions on the definition of commercial fishing. How would you define a fisher(man) as commercial? To be considered a commercial fisher(man), I feel that someone must: (check all that apply)

Make at least 25% of personal income from fishing

People have different opinions on the definition of commercial fishing. How would you define a fisher(man) as commercial? To be considered a commercial fisher(man), I feel that someone must: (check all that apply)

Make all personal income from fishing

People have different opinions on the definition of commercial fishing. How would you define a fisher(man) as commercial? To be considered a commercial fisher(man), I feel that someone must: (check all that apply)

Other

People have different opinions on the definition of commercial fishing. How would you define a fisher(man) as commercial? To be considered a commercial fisher(man), I feel that someone must: (check all that apply)

Other, please specify:_________________________

If more than 1 response checked for Q10A - Q10H

What is your primary motivation for fishing? (if multiple applies to you, put 1 as primary and 2 as secondary)

Purely Recreational (I fish only for sport or pleasure)

What is your primary motivation for fishing? (if multiple applies to you, put 1 as primary and 2 as secondary)

Recreational Expense (I fish primarily for sport or pleasure, but I also sell a few fish to cover trip expenses)

Recreational Expense (I fish primarily for sport or pleasure, but I also sell a few fish to cover trip expenses)

Subsistence (I fish primarily to catch fish to feed myself/my family/my community)

What is your primary motivation for fishing? (if multiple applies to you, put 1 as primary and 2 as secondary)

Cultural (I enjoy fishing, but I am even more concerned about keeping traditional practices alive, such as using traditional fishing

gear)

What is your primary motivation for fishing? (if multiple applies to you, put 1 as primary and 2 as secondary)

Part-time Commercial (Fishing pays some of my bills, but I still have to work at another job)

What is your primary motivation for fishing? (if multiple applies to you, put 1 as primary and 2 as secondary)

Full-time Commercial (Fishing brings in most or all of the money I make in a year)

What is your primary motivation for fishing? (if multiple applies to you, put 1 as primary and 2 as secondary)

Other

What is your primary motivation for fishing? (if multiple applies to you, put 1 as primary and 2 as secondary)

Other, please specify:_______________________________________________________________

In the past 12 months, how many of your fishing trips did you fish for a roadside vendor, and/or as an independent fisher(man)?

Roadside vendor

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, how many of your fishing trips did you fish for a roadside vendor, and/or as an independent fisher(man)?

I am an independent fisherman

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, how many of your fishing trips did you fish as a captain and/or crew?

Captain

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, how many of your fishing trips did you fish as a captain and/or crew?

Crew

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, how were the catch distributed among fisher(men) in a fishing trip?

I kept all the fish I caught

In the past 12 months, how were the catch distributed among fisher(men) in a fishing trip?

I kept/received ______% of total fish caught

In the past 12 months, how were the catch distributed among fisher(men) in a fishing trip?

I kept/received ______% of trip revenue

In the past 12 months, how were the catch distributed among fisher(men) in a fishing trip?

Don't know/different every time

In the past 12 months, how were the catch distributed among fisher(men) in a fishing trip?

Other

In the past 12 months, how were the catch distributed among fisher(men) in a fishing trip?

Other, please describe:_________________________

For those that checked multiple responses for Q14

In the past 12 months, about what percentage of your fishing trips did you sell a portion of your catch?

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percentage of your catch was:

Sold

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percentage of your catch was:

Consumed at home

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percentage of your catch was:

Given to family members

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percentage of your catch was:

Given to friends/neighbors

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percentage of your catch was:

Caught for fiestas or other community/cultural events

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percentage of your catch was:

Traded for goods and services

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percentage of your catch was:

Caught and released

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

Determines if respondent sold fish.

Where did you sell your catch?

Guam Fishermen's Coop

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

Where did you sell your catch?

Roadside Vendor

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

Where did you sell your catch?

Retail Markets/Stores

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

Where did you sell your catch?

Hotels/Restaurants

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

Where did you sell your catch?

Friends/Neighbors/Coworkers

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

Where did you sell your catch?

Wholesaler

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

Where did you sell your catch?

Other

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

Where did you sell your catch?

Other, please specify:_________________________

Can you usually sell all of the fish that you want to sell?

Pelagic fish

Yes

No

I don't sell these fish

Can you usually sell all of the fish that you want to sell?

Bottomfish

Yes

No

I don't sell these fish

Can you usually sell all of the fish that you want to sell?

Reef Fish

Yes

No

I don't sell these fish

If NO in Q18 – why not?

Market is too far

If NO in Q18 – why not?

The price is not good

If NO in Q18 – why not?

Market conditions

If NO in Q18 – why not?

Catch of non-target species

If NO in Q18 – why not?

Fish too small/picky buyer

If NO in Q18 – why not?

Other

If NO in Q18 – why not?

Other, please describe:_________________________

In the past 12 months, what was the approximate value of all the fish you sold?

$1 - $100 

$101 - $500 

$501 - $1,000 

$1,001 - $5,000

$5,001 - $10,000

More than $10,000

In the past 12 months, what was the approximate value of all the fish you sold?

More than $10,000 About how much? $_____________

In the past 12 months, what percent of the value of fish sold (question 20) came from the sale of pelagic fish?

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percent of the value of fish sold (question 20) came from the sale of bottomfish?

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, what percent of the value of fish sold (question 20) came from the sale of reef fish?

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

In the past 12 months, after expenses, what percent of your personal income came from the sale of fish?

None

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Some

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Most

(60%-89%)

Almost all

(90%-100%)

How important is the fish you catch as a source of food for your family?

Not at all

Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Extremely important

Do you own the boat that you fish on?

Yes

No

Do you own the boat that you fish on?

If YES, what percentage of your time do you fish on your own boat?______%

Do you own the boat that you fish on?

If NO, do you always fish on the same boat?

Yes

No

What is the length of your boat?_______ feet

What is the horsepower?_______ hp

In what year was the boat built? ___________

In the past 12 months, did other people (other than family members) use the boat without you?

Never

(0%)

Very little

(1%-9%)

Sometimes

(10%-39%)

About half

(40%-59%)

Usually

(60%-89%)

Almost always

(90%-100%)

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

(if homebuilt – when did you complete it?)

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

(If homebuilt – how much did it cost to build it?)

What is the current market value, in dollars, of the electronics you currently use to fish?

What is the current market value, in dollars, of the gear you currently use to fish

(not including electronics)?

If you own the boat you fish on:

What is the current market value, in dollars, (considering age and current condition) of your boat (including motor(s) and trailer, but not including electronics or gear mentioned above)?

In the past 12 months, what was the primary gear usage for your most common BOAT fishing trip (please check one)?

Trolling

Deep water bottomfish

Shallow water bottomfish

Atulai

Spear fishing (boat)

Scuba spear

Reef fishing with nets (boat) 

Mixed gears

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type?

I paid all trip costs and it costed $___________ per trip

 I paid a fixed amount of $ _________ per trip

 I paid ______% of the total trip costs per trip

 Other, please describe: ___________________________________________

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type?

I paid all trip costs and it costed $___________ per trip

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type?

I paid a fixed amount of $ _________ per trip

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type?

I paid ______% of the total trip costs per trip

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type?

Other, please describe:___________________________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

Boat fuel $__________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

What type of fuel? ___gas ___diesel

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

Truck fuel (round trip) $__________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

What type of fuel?

gas

diesel

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

Ice $__________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

Bait $__________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

Food and beverage $__________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

Daily maintenance and repair $__________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

Other $__________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your most common (question 34) gear type trip?

Other, please specify: __________________

In the past 12 months, what was your second most common gear usage (please check one)?

Trolling

Deep water bottomfish

Shallow water bottomfish

Atulai

Spear fishing (boat)

Scuba spear

Reef fishing with nets (boat)

Spear fishing (shore)

Rod and reel (shore)

Net fishing (shore)

Gathering by Hand (shore)

Mixed gears

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type?

I paid all trip costs and it costed $___________ per trip

 I paid a fixed amount of $ _________ per trip

 I paid ______% of the total trip costs per trip

 Other, please describe:

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type?

I paid all trip costs and it costed $___________ per trip

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type?

I paid a fixed amount of $ _________ per trip

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type?

I paid ______% of the total trip costs per trip

On average, how did you pay for your fishing trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type?

Other, please describe: ___________________________________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

Boat fuel $_____________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

What type of fuel?

gas  diesel

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

Truck fuel (round trip) $_____________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

What type of fuel?

gas

diesel

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

Ice $_____________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

Bait $_____________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

Food and beverage $_____________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

Daily maintenance and repair $_____________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

Other $_____________________

On average, what was the total trip costs for your second most common (question 37) gear type trip?

Other, please specify: _____________________

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Boat insurance

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Loan payments

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Financial services (accounting, taxes)

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Moorage fees

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Repair, maintenance, and improvements for vessel, engines, or trailer

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Oil and lube

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Gear (lines, lures, gaffs, rods, electric/hydraulic reels, spears, wetsuits, coolers, etc.)

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Electronics

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Fees (Registration for truck and trailer, dry dock fees, fishing club dues, coop fees, etc.)

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Safety equipment

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Other

In an effort to better understand your economic contribution to the Marianas’ economy, we would like to ask about your fishing-related expenditures in 2017. In the table below please indicate how much, if any, was spent on the following items during 2017.

Other, please specify:

Some fisher(men) purchase fishing gear, electronics, safety equipment or other items off-island, online, or through a catalog. Approximately what percentage of your expenditures were purchased off-island? _______________%

What is your gender?

 Male  Female

What is your age?

 Less than 25 years  35 to 44 years  55 to 64 years

 25 to 34 years  45 to 54 years  more than 64 years

What village do you live in? _____________________________

How long have you lived in the Marianas? ______________years

How long have you fished from a boat? _____________years

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

Yes

No

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

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Guam Fishermen's Cooperative Association (GFCA)

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

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Guam Organization of Saltwater Anglers (GOSA)

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

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Marianas Apnea Spearfishing Club (MASC)

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

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Marianas Underwater Fishing Federation (MUFF)

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

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Saipan Fishermen Association (SFA)

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

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Halum Mamati Fishing Club (HMFC)

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

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None

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

Other

Are you a member of a fishing club/association/group? (please check all that apply)

Other, please specify:_______________________

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin?

 No  Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano  Yes, Cuban

 Yes, Puerto Rican  Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin?

Yes, another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin, please specify:_________________________

What is your race? (check all that apply)

 Guamanian or Chamorro  Carolinian

 Filipino  Native Hawaiian

 White  Samoan

 Chinese  Other Pacific Islander, please specify:_____________________

 Japanese  Asian Indian

 Korean  American Indian or Alaska Native

 Vietnamese  Black or African American

 Other Asian, please specify: ______________________

What is your race? (check all that apply)

 Guamanian or Chamorro  Carolinian

 Filipino  Native Hawaiian

 White  Samoan

 Chinese  Other Pacific Islander, please specify:_____________________

 Japanese  Asian Indian

 Korean  American Indian or Alaska Native

 Vietnamese  Black or African American

 Other Asian, please specify: ______________________

What is your race? (check all that apply)

 Guamanian or Chamorro  Carolinian

 Filipino  Native Hawaiian

 White  Samoan

 Chinese  Other Pacific Islander, please specify:_____________________

 Japanese  Asian Indian

 Korean  American Indian or Alaska Native

 Vietnamese  Black or African American

 Other Asian, please specify: ______________________

What is your race? (check all that apply)

 Guamanian or Chamorro  Carolinian

 Filipino  Native Hawaiian

 White  Samoan

 Chinese  Other Pacific Islander, please specify:_____________________

 Japanese  Asian Indian

 Korean  American Indian or Alaska Native

 Vietnamese  Black or African American

 Other Asian, please specify: ______________________

What is your race? (check all that apply)

Other Pacific Islander, please specify:_____________________

What is your race? (check all that apply)

Other Asian, please specify: ______________________

What is your race? (check all that apply)

Other, please describe: ______________________

Are you currently employed?

Less than 9th grade  Associates degree or technical school

 Some high school (no diploma)  College graduate (bachelor degree)

 High school graduate (including GED)  Advanced, professional, or doctoral degree

 Some college (no degree)

How many hours per week do you work for pay (non-fishing)? __________ hours

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

 Less than 9th grade  Associates degree or technical school

 Some high school (no diploma)  College graduate (bachelor degree)

 High school graduate (including GED)  Advanced, professional, or doctoral degree

 Some college (no degree)

What was your total household income, before taxes, in 2017, including fishing income?

 Less than $2,500  $15,000 to $24,999  $50,000 to $74,999

 $2,500 to $4,999  $25,000 to $29,999  $75,000 to $99,999

 $5,000 to $9,999  $30,000 to $39,999  $100,000 or more

 $10,000 to $14,999  $40,000 to $49,999

In the next year, do you think more people will be involved in… (please check one for each)

Pelagic Fishing

Yes

No

In the next year, do you think more people will be involved in… (please check one for each)

Bottomfish Fishing

Yes

No

In the next year, do you think more people will be involved in… (please check one for each)

Reef Fishing

Yes

No

Why do you feel this way?_________________________________________________________________________

What are the top three (3) species you target to sell?

1.

What are the top three (3) species you target to sell?

2.

What are the top three (3) species you target to sell?

3.

What are the top three (3) species you target to give away?

1.

What are the top three (3) species you target to give away?

2.

What are the top three (3) species you target to give away?

3.

Please state how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

As someone who fishes I am respected by the community.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Please state how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Fishing is an important part of who I am.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Please state how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Fishing is an important part of my culture

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

How important are the following for managing fisheries in the Marianas?

Rules are followed and enforced

Not at all Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

How important are the following for managing fisheries in the Marianas?

My voice is included in decision making

Not at all Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

How important are the following for managing fisheries in the Marianas?

We know how many fish there are

Not at all Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

How important are the following for managing fisheries in the Marianas?

We know how healthy the reef / other habitats are

Not at all Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

How important are the following for managing fisheries in the Marianas?

We know about the fisher(men) and fishing community (income, culture, etc)

Not at all Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

How important are the following for managing fisheries in the Marianas?

We build or maintain fisheries infrastructure (boat ramps, harbors, etc.)

Not at all Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

How important are the following for managing fisheries in the Marianas?

Other

Not at all Important

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

How important are the following for managing fisheries in the Marianas?

Other, please specify:

Please state how much you agree or disagree that following management is being done well:

Rules are followed and enforced

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Please state how much you agree or disagree that following management is being done well:

My voice is included in decision making

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Please state how much you agree or disagree that following management is being done well:

We know how many fish there are

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Please state how much you agree or disagree that following management is being done well:

We know how healthy the reef / other habitats are

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Please state how much you agree or disagree that following management is being done well:

We know about the fisher(men) and fishing community (income, culture, etc)

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Please state how much you agree or disagree that following management is being done well:

We build or maintain fisheries infrastructure (boat ramps, harbors, etc.)

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Please state how much you agree or disagree that following management is being done well:

Other

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree