NOAA Polls Floridians on Their Coral Reef Economic Connections
Published Date: 6/16/2025
Notice
Summary
NOAA is updating and extending a survey to learn how people in South Florida benefit from and affect coral reefs. About 2,000 folks will spend 20 minutes each sharing their thoughts, helping protect these underwater treasures. The survey’s open for comments for 30 more days, aiming to keep coral reef conservation smart and community-friendly without costing extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Voluntary South Florida Reef Survey
NOAA will conduct a voluntary South Florida survey in 2026 asking about coral-reef behaviors and attitudes. About 2,000 residents are expected to respond, each taking about 20 minutes (total annual burden 667 hours); responses are voluntary and the survey is repeated every 5–7 years.
Survey Data to Guide Reef Programs
NOAA will use the South Florida survey responses for research and to measure and improve its reef protection programs and outreach. The collection (OMB Control Number 0648-0646) is authorized by the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 and is intended to help design and evaluate reef conservation efforts.
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