144 



Question 4: Prior to your Dolphin Quest experience, what exposure to dolphins have you had? Please Check 

 all that apply: 



Observation in the wild 40 9% Nature movies/TV 84.0% 



Lectures/Courses 11.1% Other 4.8% 



Professional Work 1.4% Books/Nwspr/Magzn76.3% 



Oceanarium 86 5% 



Question 5: Please compare the educational value and overall personal impact of your Dolphin Quest 

 experience with the following: (If you have not experienced one of the following use 

 "NA") 



The educational value and overall personal impact of my dolphin experience was... 



89.6% Greater than 6 6% Equal to 3.8% Less than Nature movies/TV 



90.5% Greater than 6 5% Equal to 3 0% Less than Lecture/Courses 



92.6% Greater than 5.4% Equal to 2.0% Less than Book/Nwspr/Magazine 



89.6% Greater than 7.4% Equal to 3.0% Less than Observation in the wild 



Question 6: Was information regarding marine mammal conservation presented in your dolphin Program? 



Yes 99.1% No 0.9% 



Marine mammal conservation issues are always presented during Dolphin Encounters, it is 

 significant that 99 1% of participants are clearly hearing this vital information. The personal, 

 interactive format of the Dolphin Quest encounter is highly effective in focusing participants' 

 attention on the education and conservation information presented. 



Question 7: Did your knowledge about dolphins increase through the encounter program? 



Yes 98.4% No 1.6% 



Question 8: Would you recommend that such interactive programs continue as a means to increase public 

 sensitivity and appreciation of dolphins and dolphin concerns? 



Yes 99.5% No 0.5% 



Question 9: Do you believe that an interactive experience such as Dolphin Quest, will inspire people to actively 

 support environmental issues? 



Yes 99.2% No 0.8% 



