User Views of Artificial Reef Management in the Southeast

摘要

The paper reports on a survey of individuals representing sport fishermen, sport divers, commercial fishermen and environmentalists in North Carolina, Florida and Texas. The purpose of the survey was fourfold: to document the awareness and use of artificial reefs by different user groups, to examine the priorities placed on artificial reef building activities in relation to other fishery issues, to identify major concerns of artificial reef programs by user groups, and to report on the acceptance of various management measures which could be used to minimize artificial reef conflicts. Of a total mailing of 1,654 questionnaires, 721 returns were received for a return rate of 43.6 percent. The report profiles artificial reef users, examines their general knowledge and use of artificial reefs, and identifies their views on artificial reef administration, funding, siting, construction, information, evaluation, conflict experiences and acceptance of management restrictions.