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SOCAN and GCAN are actively collecting information on social and environmental vulnerabilities in the US Southeast (SE) and Gulf of Mexico (GoM). We would greatly appreciate you filling out a brief needs survey regarding ocean acidification.  This is an emerging environmental concern with potential impacts to coastal waters.  Your responses will be used to inform NOAA’s future related research, outreach education and mitigation efforts. This project is in response to the Intergovernmental Working Group on Ocean Acidification's (IWGOA) request for nationwide CAN engagement in identifying ocean acidification vulnerabilities, research, and monitoring priorities.

​The full report on vulnerabilities of coastal communities, as of January 23, 2022 is still under review for submission to the White House. You can read Executive Summaries of the chapters for the Gulf of Mexico and the Southeast US report here. 

Please take a few minutes and fill out this questionnaire on your understanding of acidification in the coastal zone and where our research and communication priorities should focus in the coming years.

None of your personal information is shared with SOCAN/GCAN.

 Thank you for your time. You can learn more about this project here.

If you are having issues or would simply like to contact SOCAN or GCAN, please email us at socan@secoora.org 

How would you classify you level of knowledge of coastal acidification? *
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What is your main source of information about acidification? *
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Which of the following processes that contribute to acidification are you familiar with? *
Some of the processes that contribute to acidification in the coastal zone.
Some of the processes that contribute to acidification in the coastal zone.
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Which of the processes do you think could lead to, or worsen, acidification? *
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Are you concerned about the affect acidification will have on the environment? *
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If, you are concerned about the effects of acidification on the environment, please rank the ecosystems of concern to you, with one being of least concern and six being of greatest concern. Please select ONLY one ecosystem per ranking order.

IF you are NOT concerned, please mark each row with a one.
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Offshore Waters
Near-Shore Waters
Salt Marshes and Tidal Marshes
Mangroves
Estuaries, Bays, Lagoons
Other
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Are you aware of the potential effects that acidification has on marine animals? *
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Of the marine animals that may be affected by acidification, please rank the following, with one being of least concern, and eight being of greatest concern.  Please select ONLY one ecosystem per ranking order. You may have to scroll over to see all options. *
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Oyster
Clam
Lobster
Mussel
Shrimp
Fin Fish
Corals
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Do you fish (fin fish or shellfish)? *
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If you do fish, please specify if you fish commercially or recreationally. *
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If you fish, please specify which zone best describes your fishing grounds (select all that apply). *
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If these ecosystems are negatively affected by acidification, which, in your opinion, is the MOST important one to focus research and mitigation efforts on? Select only one. *
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What best describes the top three seafood choices that you consume?
What recreational marine activities do you take part in (select all that apply)? *
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Are you concerned that acidification may negatively impact your employment in the future? *
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The following locations could be affected by acidification, please rank the following, with one being of least concern, and seven being of greatest concern.  Please select ONLY one ecosystem per ranking order.  You may have to scroll over to see all options. *
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Open Bays and Open Ocean Waters
Shallow Coral Reefs
Deep Coral Reefs
Salt & Other Tidal Marshes
Mangroves
Estuaries
Other
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Please rank the following aspects of acidification research that you think should be prioritized, with one being of least concern and 11 being the greatest concern.  Please select ONLY one aspect of research per ranking order.  You may have to scroll over to see all options. *
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Impacts To Fisheries
Impacts To Habitats
Impacts From Extreme Events
Rate At Which Acidification Is Occurring
Where Acidification Is Occurring
Impacts To Economies (Recreation, Tourism, Restaurants, food resources, consumer businesses)
Impacts To Aquaculture & Hatcheries
Technology Development
Other Environmental Impacts That Worsen Acidification
Ways To Reduce The Effects Of Acidification
Other Research Needs
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Rank the following educational opportunities that we should target for acidification. One being of least concern and seven being of greatest concern.   Please select ONLY one aspect of research per ranking order.  You may have to scroll over to see all options.
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K-12 Education/Curriculum
Colleges/Universities
Public Interest Groups/Campaigns
Tribal Engagement
Underrepresented Groups
Policy-Makers
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In which state do you live?
If other, please specify.
What types of communication would be helpful for conveying information about acidification (select all that  apply)?
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Optional Demographic Information
This information will help us classify who is responding to our survey and will not be used for any identifying purposes. Thank you again for completing our survey. Check the project website https://www.socan.secoora.org/gcan for updates.
Which sector BEST describes your employment?
How did you learn about this questionnaire and/or project?
What is your age-group?
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