New Jersey Boaters’ Input Requested on Whale Awareness and Safety

NJDEP Fish & Wildlife is assisting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division to improve agency communications with marine boaters about the presence of whales in coastal waters. 

To guide this effort, we are sharing a survey they have developed to learn more about the communication preferences of NJ boaters. Your response will help us streamline communications, increasing safety for boaters and whales, while respecting your needs as a boater. 

The survey will take about 10 minutes. Your participation is voluntary, and you can exit the survey at any time. Your response is anonymous. Survey data will be used for agency outreach initiatives, including boater safety and marine mammal programs.