Calling all Nova Scotia Fishermen!
As someone working in the commercial fishing industry your insight is valuable. Your help is needed to ensure our province and seafood industry are prepared for climate change. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in this important survey.
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Are you actively involved in saltwater commercial fishing within Nova Scotia? *
Are you a member of a fishing organization? If yes, which ones?
In which county are you based? *
What best describes your role? (you can select more than one) *
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Compared to other sources of income, how much of your livelihood depends on fishing? *
Fishing is just a small supplement to my income
All my income comes from fishing
Which fisheries are you involved with? (Notes: You can make more than one selection. Groundfish are highlighted by a * symbol) *
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Which gear do you primarily use? (you can select more than one) *
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How much do you agree with the following statements? *
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Have no opinion
I feel I understand climate change and its potential impacts
Climate change is a threat to my fisheries
Fisheries management can adapt to climate change
In the future, I may need to change fisheries
I feel I could switch between fisheries if needed
Due to climate change, I may need to change careers and stop fishing
If needed, I have other skills, experience, or education, which could help me change careers
My key fishing wharves are in good repair
I have confidence in the emergency services in my area (e.g. Coast Guard, Search and Rescue etc)
Relative to other issues in your industry, how concerned are you about climate change? *
Not concerned at all
Strongly concerned
By what percentage (% ) would your fishing income have to decline before you would choose to stop fishing?  
What type and size of fishing vessel do you usually operate from?
How many days per fishing season do you typically lose due to weather?
What are the maximum wind speeds within which you could safely fish and operate?
What are the maximum wave heights within which you could safely fish and operate?
Where are your primary fishing grounds? (you may select more than one) *
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On average, how far do you fish off shore?
On average, how far do you steam to get to your main fishing grounds?
Please share any other concerns or comments regarding climate change.
Please click "next" to finish the survey and enter our optional prize draw.
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