2012 GoMRI Public Survey2012 GoMRI Public Survey

1. Were you aware of the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative before taking this survey?

Were you aware of the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative before taking this survey? Yes, I am aware and folllowing news about the program

I have heard of the program, but do not know much about it

I have never heard of the program

2. How did you learn of this survey?

How did you learn of this survey? From browsing the website (www.gulfresearchinitiative.org)

From a researcher or a Research Consortium funded by the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (please indicate which researcher or Consortium in the comments section)

From an event that featured a table or booth about the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (please indicate which event in the comments section)

From an event that featured a speaker from the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (please indicate which event in the comments section)

Other (please specify)

3. I generally believe that science funded by GoMRI is NOT biased in its results.

I generally believe that science funded by GoMRI is NOT biased in its results. Strongly Agree

Agree

Somewhat Agree

Somewhat Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Not Applicable

4. What do you wish to learn more about with respect to oil spill impacts? (please select up to top 3 choices)

What do you wish to learn more about with respect to oil spill impacts? (please select up to top 3 choices) Prediction of petroleum and dispersant pollution

Detection of oil

Toxicology and seafood safety

Fisheries health and ecosystem impacts

Dispersant research and technology developments

Public health

Socio-economic impacts

Other (please specify)

5. I generally believe that scientific results and science-related information that I see or hear in the media (newspapers and television news) are accurately communicated.

I generally believe that scientific results and science-related information that I see or hear in the media (newspapers and television news) are accurately communicated. Strongly Agree

Agree

Somewhat Agree

Somewhat Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Not Applicable

6. I am generally skeptical of science funded by industry.

I am generally skeptical of science funded by industry. Strongly Agree

Agree

Somewhat Agree

Somewhat Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

7. If you would like to receive the GoMRI newsletter by email, please provide your email address.

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8. Additional comments

Additional comments