Towards an Understanding of the Public's Attitudes and Preferences for Protecting Steller Sea Lions
Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 (Original item from 2007)
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Short Description:
This research project surveyed public attitudes toward threatened and endangered species and Steller sea lions in particular. More specifically, researchers explored respondent preferences for protecting these animals.
Abstract:
More than 40% of respondents expressed concern for the western stock of Steller sea lions (SSL), while less than 25% of respondents expressed concern for eastern stock SSL. In general, few differences between the attitudes toward SSL held by Alaskans versus other U.S. adults; the majority of respondents appear to want to do more to protect the western stock beyond current protections. This desire translates into a willingness to pay for marginal improvements to SSL protection, but this willingness is incrementally less for large-scale changes.
Spot Check Number:
1333
Sponsor:
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Animal Type:
Marine Animals
Record Type:
Journal Article
Research Method:
Print Survey
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
3,105
Population Descriptors:
U.S. Households
Year Conducted:
2007
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