QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TOURISTS
Please either circle the appropriate letter, tick the appropriate box or write your answer in the space provided. Thank you.
Date:.......................................................
Location: Marine Park Centre/Langkawi Coral Pontoon
(please cancel if not applicable)
1. Nationality: ............................................................................................
2. Did you choose specifically to visit Pulau Payar?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, how important were the following in influencing your choice to visit Pulau Payar?
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It is a Marine Park/protected area |
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Opportunity to dive/snorkel and observe marine life and coral reef |
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It is close to Langkawi/Penang/mainland |
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If yes, was Pulau Payar on the itinerary of a package tour or island hopping tour?
(a) Yes
(b) No
3. Please name the tour operator you are with:................................................
4. Where did you take the boat to come to Pulau Payar?
(a) Langkawi
(b) Penang
(c) Kuala Kedah
5. Is this your first visit to Pulau Payar? ...........................................................
(a) Yes
(b) No
If no, how many times have you visited the island previously?..........................
If no, when was your last visit to Pulau Payar?.................................................
If no, what changes have you perceived in terms of the following?
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Number of visitors |
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Number of divers |
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Improved |
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Number of visitors |
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Number of divers |
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Number of snorkellers |
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6. Are you here on a day trip?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, please indicate where you are staying:
Langkawi
Penang
If no, how many people are there in the group?...............................................
7. Are you here with a group?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, how many people are there in the group?. .............................................
8. Please tick against the activities you participated in while at Pulau Payar:
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9. How would you rate the adequacy of the following facilities?
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Boat transport to Pulau Payar |
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Marine Park information centre |
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Toilets at Marine Park Centre |
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Rubbish bins at Marine Park Centre |
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Tables and benches at Marine Park Centre |
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Toilets on Langkawi Coral boat |
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Showers on pontoon |
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Rubbish bins on pontoon |
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Tables and chairs on pontoon |
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Others (please state)................................ |
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10. How crowded do you find the following places?
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Not crowded |
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On the beaches |
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On the pontoon |
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At the Marine Park Centre picnic area |
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Snorkelling area in front of the Marine Park Centre |
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Snorkelling area around pontoon |
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11. Would an increase in visitor numbers affect your enjoyment of Pulau Payar?
(a) Yes
(b) No
12. How important are the following factors to you in contributing towards a satisfactory visit to Pulau Payar?
13. Which of the following criteria were met during your visit to Pulau Payar? Please place a lick in the box(es) on the right hand side of the appropriate statement(s).
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Criteria met |
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Abundance of colourful reef fish |
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Abundance of diverse, colourful coral |
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Clean beaches |
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Beautiful scenery |
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Peace and quiet |
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Absence of large number of people at the pontoon |
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Absence of large number of people in the water while swimming and snorkelling |
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A well organised tour |
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A value for money tour |
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Friendly and helpful Marine Park staff/pontoon staff |
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Adequate facilities at the Marine Park Centre/pontoon |
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Adequate information given on the marine environment |
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Adequate guided activities such as videos/slide shows, nature walks, etc. |
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Others (please state)............................................................ |
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14. Before arrival to Pulau Payar, were you aware that it is a Marine Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
15. Have you visited any other Marine Parks in Malaysia?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, please name them :..................................................................................
If yes, how does the Pulau Payar Marine Park compare with them?
(a) Better
(b) Worse
(c) Same
16. Which of the following factors do you consider as important in a Marine Park? Please rate the level of importance:
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Abundance and high diversity of coral |
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Abundance and high diversity offish and other marine life |
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Absence of visible damage to corals |
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Clean and clear waters |
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Low visitor numbers |
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Readily available information on the marine environment, flora and fauna |
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Trained Marine Park Staff |
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Others (please state)................................................................... |
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17. Were you briefed on Marine Park regulations (do's and don'ts) before arriving or on arrival?
(a) Yes
(b) No
18. Do you think that you were given enough information on Pulau Payar regarding the following?
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Explanation on Pulau Payar's Marine Park status |
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Marine Park regulations or do's and don'ts |
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Recreation opportunities on the island and in its waters |
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Surrounding marine flora and fauna |
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Surrounding terrestrial flora and fauna |
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19. Which of the following activities do you think will have a negative impact on the marine environment at Pulau Payar Marine Park? Please rate the level of impact.
20. Did you observe any of the following activities occurring in the Marine Park? If yes, please put a tick in the box(es) on the right hand side of the appropriate statement(s).
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Activity seen |
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Walking on coral |
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Collecting coral/shells |
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Boats anchoring on corals |
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Recreational fishing |
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Fish feeding |
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Littering |
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Others (please state)........................... |
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21. How important do you think the following would be in ensuring protection of Pulau Payar's marine environment?
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Strict enforcement of regulations |
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Increase number of Marine Park Rangers |
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Limit to the number of visitors to the park |
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Control of recreation activities |
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More information on do's and don'ts |
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Others (please state)........................... |
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22. Which of the following activities would you like to see in future at Pulau Payar Marine Park?
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23. Would you be willing to pay a small fee for entry to the Marine Park or for participation in certain activities, if this fee would contribute to the management and conservation of the Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
Please either circle the appropriate letter, tick the appropriate box or write your answer in the space provided. Thank you.
Date:...............................................................................................................
1. Nationality:..................................................................................................
2. Highest diving certification level attained: (eg. PADI Advanced Open Water
etc.)
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3. Number of dives logged to date:.......................................................................................
4. Please name the dive operator you are with:....................................................................
5. Did you to come to Pulau Payar Marine Park specifically to dive/on a dive trip?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, where are you staying for the duration of this trip?
(a) Langkawi
(b) Penang
(c) Mainland (please state town).............................................................
(d) Not applicable
6. How many days are you diving at Pulau Payar Marine Park?.....................
7. How many dives have you made on this trip?..............................................
8. Please name the dive sites of Pulau Payar Marine Park you have dived at
on this trip:
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If you dived at any of the artificial reefs (boat and tyre reefs) or at the
wreck, please state
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9. Are you diving with a group?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, how many of you are there?..................................................................
10. Is this the first time you are diving at the Pulau Payar Marine Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If no, how many times have you dived at Pulau Payar previously?.......................
If no what changes have you perceived in the following? .....................................
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Number of visitors |
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Diving trips offered |
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State/health of the reefs |
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Abundance and diversity of marine life |
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Visibility |
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11. Which of the following factors would you consider as important for a satisfactory dive experience?
12. Which of the following criteria were met during your dive(s) at Pulau Payar Marine Park? Please place a tick in the box(es) on the right hand side of the appropriate statement(s).
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Criteria met |
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Abundance of colourful reef fish |
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Abundance of diverse and colourful coral species |
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Abundance of other invertebrate marine life (e.g. sponges, anenomes, nudibranchs) |
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Sightings of large marine animals (e.g. turtles, sharks, rays, etc.) |
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Absence of visible damage to coral reefs |
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Caves and swim-throughs |
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Good visibility |
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Absence of large number of other divers |
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Low dive trip costs |
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Well organised dive trips |
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Experienced Dive Master/dive guide |
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Good boat handling |
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Being well briefed prior to the dive (e.g. underwater conditions to expect, marine flora and fauna) |
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Others (please state)..................... |
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13. While diving, what is the frequency of contact with other diving groups you
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will tolerate? |
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14. At a site that you are at, how many other dive boats
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will you tolerate seeing? |
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15. On average, whilst diving at the Pulau Payar Marine Park, how many times did you come into contact with another diving group?....................................................................
If at least once,
which dive site did contact occur at?.............................................................
did this contact affect your diving experience and in what way? ..................
16. Would you dive at Pulau Payar again?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Possibly
17. How long will the following activities impact negatively on the marine environment?
18. Did you observe any of the following activities occurring while diving? If yes, please place a tick in the box(es) on the right hand side of the appropriate statement(s).
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Activity seen |
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Boat anchoring on corals |
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Walking on/breaking coral |
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Touching coral |
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Disturbing marine life |
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Collecting coral/shells |
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Spearfishing |
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19. Do you think that the current level of diving at the Pulau Payar is having an adverse effect on its coral reef environment?
(a) Yes
(b) No
20. What do you perceive to be the level of damage on the reefs you have dived at?
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21. Prior to diving here, were you aware that Pulau Payar is a Marine Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, how did Pulau Payar status as a Marine Park influence your decision to dive here
(a) Did not influence
(b) Influenced
(c) Greatly influenced
22. Since Pulau Payar is a Marine Park, did you expect your diving experience here to be better than at other Malaysian islands which are not legally protected?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, were your expectations met?
(a) Yes
(b) No
23. How do the dive sites at Pulau Payar compare to those of other islands (which are not Marine Parks) in Peninsular Malaysia?
(a) Better
(b) Similar
(c) Worse
(d) Not applicable
24. Have you dived at other Marine Parks in Malaysia?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, please name them:..................................................................................
If yes, how does the diving at Pulau Payar Marine Park compare to them?
(a) Better
(b) Similar
(c) Worse
(d) Not applicable
25. Were you briefed on Marine Park regulations or do's and don'ts before diving?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, who did the briefing?
(a) Dive Instructor/Dive Master/guide
(b) Marine Park Rangers
(c) Both
26. How important do you think the following would be in ensuring the protection of Pulau Payar Marine Park's marine environment?
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Zonation of reefs for different activities (e.g. diving, research, off-limits) |
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Limit to the number of dive groups at a dive site at one time |
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Grading reefs according to difficulty and allowing entry depending on diver's experience |
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Mooring buoys for five boats |
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Creating alternatives (e.g. artificial reefs, glass-bottomed boats) |
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Others (please state).................................................... |
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27. Would you be willing to pay a small fee to dive at the Marine Park, if this fee would contribute to the management and conservation of the Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TOUR/BOAT OPERATORS
Please either circle the appropriate letter, tick the appropriate box or write your answer in the space provided. Thank you.
Name of establishment:....................................................................................
Number of boat: ...............................................................................................
Maximum number of people per boat:...............................................................
Average number of people in a tour group:.......................................................
Tour rates per person:.......................................................................................
1. Where is your company based?
(a) Langkawi
(b) Penang
(c) Kuala Kedah
(d) Kuala Lumpur
(e) Others (please state)............................................................................
2. Where do you bring customers from to visit Pulau Payar?
(a) Langkawi
(b) Penang
(c) Kuala Kedah
3. How many does your company conduct to Pulau Payar
per weak?........................................................................................................
per year?..........................................................................................................
4. Is Pulau Payar part of the itinerary of a package tour or island hopping tour you conduct?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, which other islands do you go to as part of this package tour/island
hopping tour?
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5. How long have you been conducting dive trips to Pulau Payar Marine Park?........................
What changes have you perceived in terms of the following?
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Number of visitors |
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Number of divers |
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6. What nationality makes up the majority of your customers to Pulau Payar?
(Please list the top three nationalities)
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7. What percentage of your boat(s) is filled every day on average?
(a) 0 - 25%
(b) 26 - 50%
(c) 51 - 75%
(d) 76 - 100%
8. When is the peak period of visitation to Pulau Payar? Please rank in order of importance (1 being the most important peak period):
School holidays Weekends Public holidays Others (please state).....................................................................................
What percentage of your boat(s) is filled then?
(a) 0 - 25%
(b) 26 - 50%
(c) 51 - 75%
(d) 76 - 100%
9. Do you think the number of boats available to ferry visitors to Pulau Payar is adequate?
(a) Yes
(b) No
10. Do you offer snorkelling facilities?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, approximately how many percent of your customers opt to snorkel?
(a) 0 - 25%
(b) 26 - 50%
(c) 51 - 75%
(d) 76 - 100%
11. Do you offer diving facilities?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, approximately how many percent of your customers opt to dive?
(a) 0 - 25%
(b) 26 - 50%
(c) 51 - 75%
(d) 76 - 100%
If yes, do you offer the opportunity of introductory dives to people with no previous diving experience?
(a) Yes
(b) No
12. Do you plan to expand your operations to Pulau Payar?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, what are your plans? .........................................................................
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13. Please elaborate on how you deal with the following (if applicable):
Sewage diaposal:..........................................................................................
Solid waste disposal: ....................................................................................
Water supply:.................................................................................................
Spent fuel:......................................................................................................
14. Do you conduct tours to other Marine Parks in Malaysia?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, please name them: ...............................................................................
15. Are you aware of the conservation objectives of the Pulau Payar Marine Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
16. How important are the following actions (that you as a tour/boat operator can take) in contributing towards conserving Pulau Payar's marine environment?
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Limiting the number of customers brought to Pulau Payar |
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Controlling the recreation activities the customers can undertake |
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Ensuring customers do not break or step on coral or collect coral and shells |
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Ensuring customers do not litter |
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Providing more information on do's and dont' (Marine Park regulations) |
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Others (please state)............................................. |
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17. Do you inform your customers about Pulau Payar's Marine Park status and brief them on activities that can or cannot be carried out?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Only snorkellers and/or divers
If yes, in what form is this information given? Please tick against the appropriate items:
Talks Brochures Videos Slide shows
Others (Please state):..............................................................................
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18. Do you think that the status of Pulau Payar as a Marine Park has affected your business in any way?
(a) Yes, positively
(b) Yes, negatively
(c) No
Please elaborate in what way: ....................................................................
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19. Which of the following activities would you like to see in future at Pulau Payar Marine Park?
Guided snorkelling tours Glass-bottom boat/semi-sub rides Canoe rental Videos/slide shows on the marine environment Nature walks on the island Others (please state)....................................................................................
20. Would you be willing to pay a small fee to enable your customers to dive at the Marine Park or to participate in certain activities, if this fee would contribute to the management and conservation of the Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR DIVE OPERATORS - Shop Owners, Dive Instructors and Dive Masters
Please either circle the appropriate letter, tick the appropriate box or write your answer in the space provided. Thank you.
Name of dive operation:.................................................................................
Number of boats:............................................................................................
Maximum number of divers per boat:..............................................................
Average number of divers in a dive group:......................................................
Rate per dive:
(with equipment):.......................................................................................
(without equipment):..................................................................................
1. Where is your company based?
(a) Langkawi
(b) Penang
(c) Kuala Lumpur
(d) Others (please state)............................................................................
2. Where do you bring customers from to dive at Pulau Payar?
(a) Langkawi
(b) Penang
(c) Kuala Kedah
3. How many dive trips do you conduct to Pulau Payar
per weak?......................................................................................................
per year?.......................................................................................................
4. Please name the dive sites of Pulau Payar Marine Park that you bring divers
to: ...........
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5. How long have you been conducting dive trips to Pulau Payar Marine Park?....................
What changes have you perceived in terms of the following?
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Improved |
Deteriorated |
No change |
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State/health of the reefs |
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Abundance and diversity of marine life |
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Visibility |
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6. What nationality makes up the majority of your divers? (Please list the top three nationalities)
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2...................................................................................................................
3...................................................................................................................
7. What percentage of your boat(s) is filled every day on average?
(a) 0 - 25%
(b) 26 - 50%
(c) 51 - 75%
(d) 76 - 100%
8. When is the peak period for Pulau Payar? Please rank in order of importance (I being the most important peak period):
School holidays Weekends Public holidays Others (please state)...................................................................................
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What percentage of your boat(s) is filled then?
(a) 0 - 25%
(b) 26 - 50%
(c) 51 - 75%
(d) 76 - 100%
9. What is the pattern of diver numbers like?
(a) Increasing
(b) Decreasing
(c) Unchanged
10. Do you think there are currently enough dive operators running dive trips to Pulau Payar and its surrounding islands?
(a) Yes
(b) No
11. Which is the most popular dive site at Pulau Payar?....................................
12. How do the dive sites of Pulau Payar compare to those of other islands in Peninsular Malaysia?
(a) Better
(b) Similar
(c) Worse
13. Do you conduct dive trips to other Marine Parks in Malaysia?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, please name them:...............................................................................
14. Are you aware of the conservation objectives of the Pulau Payar Marine Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
15. Do you inform your divers about Pulau Payar's Marine Park status and brief them on activities that can or cannot be carried out?
(a) Yes
(b) No
If yes, in what form is this information given? Please tick against the appropriate items:
Talks Brochures Videos Slide shows Others (Please state):................................................................................
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16. Do you think that visiting divers to Pulau Payar are aware of the sensitivity of the reef environment?
(a) Yes
(b) Moderately
(c) No
Do their actions while diving reflect this?
(a) Yes
(b) Sometimes
(c) Rarely
(d) No
17. Do you think the current level of diving at Pulau Payar is having an adverse effect on its coral reef environment?
(a) Yes
(b) No
18. How important are the following actions (that you as a dive operator can take) in contributing towards conserving Pulau Payar's marine environment?
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Not important |
Important |
Very important |
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Limiting the number of divers brought to Pulau Payar |
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Limiting the number of divers in a dive group |
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Limiting the number of dive groups at a dive site at one time |
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Grading reefs according to difficulty and allowing entry depending on diver's experience |
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Ensuring divers do not break or step on coral or collect coral and shells |
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Not anchoring on reefs |
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Thoroughly briefing divers on Marine Park regulations before dive |
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Others (please state).............................................. |
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19. Do you think that the status of Pulau Payar as a Marine Park has affected your business in any way?
(a) Yes, positively
(b) Yes, negatively
(c) No
Please elaborate in what way:.........................................................................
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20. Would you be willing to pay a small fee to enable your divers to dive at the Marine Park, if this fee would contribute to the management and conservation of the Park?
(a) Yes
(b) No
