Exploring the relationship between surfers and sea otters

Surfer Survey

Hello! Sea Otter Savvy is conducting a research project examining the relationship surfers have with sea otters in Santa Cruz, CA. The objective of this short survey is to better understand basic attitudes of surfers in the Santa Cruz community about sea otters and surfing in sea otter habitat.

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* 1. Where are you located today?

Pleasure Point

Lighthouse Point

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* 2. Are you a resident of or visitor to Santa Cruz County?

Resident Full time

Resident Part time

Visitor

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* 3. How many years have you been surfing?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

5-10 years

Greater than 10 years

I don't surf. If you select this option, stop at this question.

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* 4. What percentage of the time do you surf where sea otters are present?

100%

75%

50%

25% or less

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* 5. When I notice sea otters while surfing, they are most often

foraging/eating

sleeping

grooming

I don't know

I have never noticed sea otters while surfing

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Considering your experiences with sea otters while surfing, rank the following outcomes by frequency, with the top selection being most frequent.

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* 7. How do you feel about surfing around sea otters?

Positive. Having sea otters around increases my enjoyment

Neutral. Having sea otters around does not effect my enjoyment.

Negative. Having sea otters around decreases my enjoyment.

Exploring the relationship between surfers and sea otters

Surfer Survey

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* 1. Where are you located today?

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* 2. Are you a resident of or visitor to Santa Cruz County?

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* 3. How many years have you been surfing?

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* 4. What percentage of the time do you surf where sea otters are present?

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* 5. When I notice sea otters while surfing, they are most often

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* 6. Considering your experiences with sea otters while surfing, rank the following outcomes by frequency, with the top selection being most frequent.

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* 7. How do you feel about surfing around sea otters?

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* 8. Please share any stories or thoughts you have about surfing around sea otters.