Whale Watching Worldwide
Whale Watching Worldwide
Whale Watching Worldwide
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Appendix 1: Survey Form<br />
<strong>Worldwide</strong> <strong>Whale</strong> <strong>Watching</strong>: An economic evaluation<br />
Operator Survey<br />
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has commissioned Economists at Large to undertake a<br />
global study of the whale watch industry in 2008. This study will estimate the total numbers of whale watch<br />
tourists in 2008, and the economic value of the industry.<br />
The following document is a survey for whale watch operators around the globe. <strong>Whale</strong> watching includes all<br />
cetaceans, large and small, including whales, dolphins and porpoises. Importantly, we are seeking<br />
information from businesses who undertake whale or dolphin watching either full time, part time or only<br />
occasionally as part of other business. Whether you are a full time or an occasional whale watch operator,<br />
your response is crucial to the success of this project.<br />
This forms important industry research at a global level, and the results shall be made available to your<br />
company when complete. As an outcome of this research, there are plans to develop an international whale<br />
watching website, including a database of all global whale watch businesses that tourists can search to find<br />
whale watching tours anywhere in the world – we invite your company to be a part of this initiative. If you do<br />
not want to be part of this international directory, please indicate this at the end of the survey.<br />
All data collected for this project is held in confidence, and only reported in aggregate form across your<br />
country in order to protect the confidentiality of your business.<br />
Your response to this short survey would be most appreciated. Please return this survey as soon as<br />
possible.<br />
Many thanks for your assistance<br />
Economists at Large & Associates<br />
Melbourne, Australia<br />
www.ecolarge.com<br />
This survey comprises 16 questions and will take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete. Please complete as<br />
much as possible and If you are unable to complete all sections, we kindly request that you fill in any<br />
questions which are highlighted in bold text (Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9 and Q11). These are the most valuable<br />
questions to the study.<br />
Company and Tour Details<br />
1. Company contact details:<br />
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