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Dataset on the perceived link between Mediterranean Monk Seal recovery and tourism in Torrevieja coastal areas

Halkhams, Mounir; Celdrán Bernabeu, Marco Antonio; Dolón, Ángel; Mazón López, José Norberto

Abstract

The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is one of the rarest mammal species in Europe. The species' estimated population is approximately 444-600 mature individuals, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Officially extinct in Spain´s mainland, the situation underscores the need to address biodiversity conservation efforts. To mitigate this challenge, the University of Alicante (UA) headquarters in Torrevieja and its Smart Tourism Lab of the University of Alicante (TI·LAB),, along with FauNatura association, and the Department of the Environment and the Department of Tourism of the Torrevieja City Council organised several activities to discuss challenges and opportunities for biodiversity conservation in coastal cities" that included a sensitization and awareness campaign. The campaign showcased realistic sculptures of the seal, and was held in different locations. It also contemplated a survey in Spanish and English to collect visitors’ perceptions of biodiversity and conservation of Torrevieja´s beaches. This data article sheds light on the study´s objectives, importance, and methodological approach. The study's main goal is to evaluate the public perception of Torrevieja's biodiversity and beach conservation. It can also help destination agents to consider more conservation policies and strategies.

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MONK SEAL QUESTIONNAIRE / Page 1 Replies: 218 Q1What's your age? 198 18-24 years old 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years old 55-64 years old 65 years of age or older. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Q1What's your age? 198 Q1 - Q1What is your age? Percentage Recount 18-24 years old 8 % 13 25-34 years 16 % 31 35-44 years 19 % 37 45-54 years old 17 % 33 55-64 years old 22 % 43 65 years of age or older. 21 % 41 Q1What's your age? 198 Q1What's your age? Median Minimum Maximum Recount 18-24 years old 2,00 2,00 2,00 13 25-34 years 3,00 3,00 3,00 31 35-44 years 4,00 4,00 4,00 37 45-54 years old 5,00 5,00 5,00 33 Q1What's your age? Median Minimum Maximum Recount 55-64 years old 6,00 6,00 6,00 43 65 years of age or older. 7,00 7,00 7,00 41 Q2. What is your educational level? 198 Primary Education Secondary Education Technical or professional or University Graduate 0 20 40 60 80 100 Q2. What is your educational level? 198 Q2 - Q2. What is your educational level? Percentage Recount Primary Education 11 % 22 Secondary Education 19 % 36 Technical or professional or University 56 % 111 Graduate 15 % 29 Q2. What is your educational level? 198 Q2. What is your educational level? Media Minimal Maximum Recount Primary Education 1,00 1,00 1,00 22 Secondary Education 2,00 2,00 2,00 36 Technical or professional or University 3,00 3,00 3,00 111 Graduate 4,00 4,00 4,00 29 Q3. Are you staying in Torrevieja? 198 Yes No 0 50 100 Q3. Are you staying in Torrevieja? 198 Q3 - Q3. Are you staying in Torrevieja? Percentage Recount Yes 74 % 145 No 27 % 53 Q3. Are you staying in Torrevieja? 198 Q3. Are you staying in Torrevieja? Median Minimum Maximum Recount Yes 1,00 1,00 1,00 145 No 2,00 2,00 2,00 53 Q4. Where are you staying? 198 Hotel, hostel or guesthouse Owned property Holiday rental property (a few days or months) Residential rental housing (one year or more) At the home of friends or relatives At a campsite Other type of housing: indicate 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Q4. Where are you staying? 198 Q4 - Q4. Where are you staying? Percentage Recount Hotel, hostel or guesthouse 2 % 4 Owned property 66 % 130 Holiday rental property (a few days or months) 4 % 7 Residential rental housing (one year or more) 14 % 26 At the home of friends or relatives 14 % 28 At a campsite 1 % 1 Other type of housing: indicate 1 % 2 days or months) or more) List of Countries 199 Afghanistan Albania Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Djibouti Ecuador Estonia France Germany Hungary Netherlands Norway Paraguay Poland Romania Russian Federation Slovakia Spain Sweden Ukraine United States of America Uruguay Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of... 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Q4. Where are you staying? 200 Q4. Where are you staying? Median Minimum Maximum Recount Hotel, hostel or guesthouse 1,00 1,00 1,00 4 Owned property 2,00 2,00 2,00 130 Holiday rental property (few 3,00 3,00 3,00 7 Residential rental housing (one year 4,00 4,00 4,00 26 At the home of friends or relatives 5,00 5,00 5,00 28 At a campsite 6,00 6,00 6,00 1 Other type of housing: indicate 7,00 7,00 7,00 2 List of Countries 199 Q5 - List of Countries Percentage Recount Afghanistan 1 % 1 Albania 1 % 1 Andorra 1 % 1 Antigua and Barbuda 1 % 1 Argentina 1 % 2 Australia 1 % 1 Austria 1 % 1 Belgium 1 % 2 Bulgaria 2 % 3 Djibouti 1 % 1 Ecuador 1 % 1 Estonia 1 % 1 France 2 % 4 Germany 1 % 1 Hungary 1 % 1 Netherlands 1 % 1 Norway 1 % 1 Paraguay 1 % 1 Poland 1 % 2 Romania 1 % 1 Russian Federation 1 % 2 Slovakia 1 % 1 Spain 80 % 159 Sweden 2 % 4 Ukraine 1 % 1 United States of America 1 % 1 Uruguay 1 % 1 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of... 1 % 1 List of Countries 199 List of Countries Media Minimal Maximum Recount Afghanistan 1,00 1,00 1,00 1 Albania 2,00 2,00 2,00 1 Andorra 4,00 4,00 4,00 1 Antigua and Barbuda 6,00 6,00 6,00 1 Argentina 7,00 7,00 7,00 2 Australia 9,00 9,00 9,00 1 Austria 10,00 10,00 10,00 1 Belgium 17,00 17,00 17,00 2 Bulgaria 26,00 26,00 26,00 3 Djibouti 49,00 49,00 49,00 1 Ecuador 52,00 52,00 52,00 1 Estonia 57,00 57,00 57,00 1 France 61,00 61,00 61,00 4 Germany 65,00 65,00 65,00 1 Hungary 76,00 76,00 76,00 1 Netherlands 122,00 122,00 122,00 1 Norway 128,00 128,00 128,00 1 Paraguay 134,00 134,00 134,00 1 Poland 137,00 137,00 137,00 2 Romania 142,00 142,00 142,00 1 Russian Federation 143,00 143,00 143,00 3 Slovakia 157,00 157,00 157,00 1 Spain 163,00 163,00 163,00 158 Sweden 168,00 168,00 168,00 4 Ukraine 183,00 183,00 183,00 1 United States of America 187,00 187,00 187,00 1 Uruguay 188,00 188,00 188,00 1 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of... 191,00 191,00 191,00 1 Q6. What is your usual city of residence? 218 Q6. What is your usual city of residence? Monaco Madrid Torrevieja Valence Madrid Warsaw Orihuela Costa . Torrevieja Torrevieja Torrevieja Torrevieja Alcázar de San Juan Torrevieja Madrid Torrevieja Torrevieja . Torrevieja Alicante Q6. What is your usual city of residence? Torrevieja Torrevieja Torrevieja Madrid Elche Torrevieja Torrevieja Madrid La Mata La Mata 03188 Madrid Yecla Elche Orihuela Toledo Madrid Torrevieja Torrevieja Madrid Almuñécar Orihuela Q6. What is your usual city of residence? Orihuela . Torrevieja Madrid Crevillente Torrevieja Madrid Vitoria Gasteiz Torrevieja Madrid Torrevieja Madrid, Spanish Alicante . Torrevieja Torrevieja Madrid Torrevieja Torrevieja . Q6. What is your usual city of residence? Dsd I am Spanish and I live in Parla (Madrid) Aspe Torrevieja Orihuela Torrevieja . Torrevieja Stockholm Torrevieja . Madrid . Murcia Madrid Torremendo Torrevieja Torrevieja Q7. What do you mean by biodiversity? 179 The variety of animal and plant species in a specific place. The number of species that are endangered. Genetic diversity within the same species. The number of trees in a forest. The variety of ecosystems present in a region. The relationship between predators and prey in an ecosystem. The interaction between different species and their environment. I'm not sure. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Q7. What do you understand by biodiversity? 179 Q7 - Q7. What do you mean by biodiversity? Percentage Recount The variety of animal and plant species in a specific place. 74 % 134 The number of species that are endangered. 9 % 17 Genetic diversity within the same species. 15 % 27 The number of trees in a forest. 11 % 20 The variety of ecosystems present in a region. 38 % 68 The relationship between predators and prey in an ecosystem. 12 % 22 The interaction between different species and their environment. 21 % 38 I'm not sure. 7 % 13 Q8.Do you know what an endangered species is? 179 Yes No I'm not sure 0 50 100 150 Q8. Do you know what an endangered species is? 179 Q8 - Q8. Do you know what a endangered species is? Percentage Recount Yes 92 % 165 No 3 % 6 I'm not sure 4 % 8 Q8. Do you know what a endangered species is? 179 Q8. Do you know what a endangered species is? Median Minimum Maximum Recount Yes 1,00 1,00 1,00 165 No 2,00 2,00 2,00 6 I'm not sure 3,00 3,00 3,00 8 Q9. Could you name an endangered species of the Mediterranean? 179 Yes (indicate) No 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Q9. Could you name any endangered species in the Mediterranean? 179 Q9 - Q9. Could you name any endangered species in the Mediterranean? - Selected Choice Percentage Recount Yes (indicate) 68 % 122 No 32 % 57 Q9. Could you name any endangered species in the Mediterranean? 179 Q9. Could you name any endangered species in the Mediterranean? Stocking Minimal Maximum Recount Yes (indicate) 1,00 1,00 1,00 122 No 2,00 2,00 2,00 57 Q9. Could you name any endangered species in the Mediterranean? Yes (indicate) 122 Yes (indicate) Cetaceans Manta ray Whale Loggerhead turtle and Kentish plover Turtle, shark, marine mammals (whales, dolphins...) Seahorse Yes (indicate) Fish Western marsh harrier European Eel Sea turtles Whales Sperm whale and dolphin Fox The Fish Dry cleaner Mediterranean seal, marine vegetation Turtle Loggerhead turtle Loggerhead turtle Manta Ray, Sea Turtle Moorish tortoise, fartet fish, sea orchid Yes (indicate) Loggerhead turtle Fin whale All Whale seal Monk seal Posidonia, monk seal, bluefin tuna.... The sea turtle Loggerhead turtle Sparrow Kentish plover Turtle Sea seal, slime turtle A type of dolphin The turtles Yes (indicate) Turtles Sea turtle Monk seal Mediterranean seal, marine vegetation, monk The seal Bluefin tuna Monk seal Turtle Loggerhead turtle Turtle Turtle, lizard, dolphin Posidonia oceanica All Loggerhead turtle Turtles, manta rays, posidonia... Sea turtle Yes (indicate) Sea turtle Dolphins Buba Turtle and Monk Seal Dolphin Turtle Turtles Turtle Black-footed Charlite Loggerhead turtle Monk seals Pinna nobilis Poseidonia Audouini Gull Yes (indicate) Loggerhead turtle The monk seal Seal Monk seal Sperm whales, sea turtles Samaruc Posidonia, plover, pasdilla teal There are many.. I didn't know how to specify Loggerhead turtle, bluefin tuna Sea turtles, Posidonia oceanica, Monk seal Kentish plover Whale seal Plover and turtle. Monk seal Mediterranean monk seal, loggerhead sea turtle, green sea turtle, striped dolphin, bottlenose dolphin Fishes Yes (indicate) Loggerhead turtle, Kentish plover Many species of fish Monk seal Monk seal, poseidon, bluefin tuna, loggerhead turtle Loggerhead Turtle Poultry Lynx Loggerhead turtle Dolphin Monk seal Loggerhead turtle, bottlenose dolphin, Monge seal, angelshark Turtle Q11. What activities do you think most negatively affect biodiversity? Discharges The same human being, very uncivil. Overcrowding . Taking things from the beach (rocks or shells), dirtying the water and sand. Overcrowding and overfishing Discharges, overcrowding Garbage that is thrown on the ground and ends up in the sea Discharges Discharges Discharges, overcrowding Discharges . The coastal population Overcrowding Smoking and throwing cigarette butts, throwing plastics and other waste, uncontrolled fishing, natural modification of the coast... Urban and tourist overcrowding Waste Discharges Discharges Human waste. Q11. What activities do you think most negatively affect biodiversity? The uncivil attitudes of the people, overcrowding, the garbage we leave lying around in general... Tourism: dirt, plastics... Discharges Discharges The human being People Discharges Discharges THE HUMAN BEING Human activity, garbage, noise... Nautical Activities Nautical activities, discharges, overcrowding Tourism Littering and intrusively interacting with them The misuse of them, the contamination of them with plastic waste To all Tillage Discharges Q11. What activities do you think most negatively affect biodiversity? Mass dumping all those activities out of control Plastics in the river Garbage, pollution, people Discharges Spills, human being Garbage, dumping of dangerous liquids into the sea, the transformation of the land. Overcrowding, the construction of large buildings on the beachfront, the lack of control and the lack of awareness of people who go to the beaches (smoking and leaving everything full of cigarette butts) Discharges Motorboats Fishing nets, plastics and microplastics. Tourism and construction Tourism, discharges, lack of awareness Tourists Dirt and abusive tourism. Tourism must be reconciled with city life, so that it alters as little as possible, both in nature and in daily life in the city sasas Nautical activities, discharges, overcrowding Industrial and human pollution (nautical activities, sewage, garbage, plastics, discharges...) Discharges Q11. What activities do you think most negatively affect biodiversity? Discharges Discharges Boat spills, uncontrolled fishing, pollution, constructions that affect coastal dynamics... Parties Jet ski water sports, generates a lot of noise for birds and fish. Beach bars generate a lot of dirt from napkins and papers that fly away and generate a lot of garbage from disposable cups and plates. Jet skis, activities, pollution, spills Pollution, overfishing, noise pollution Eating on the beach Mass tourism, buildings. Discharges Nautical Activities Tourism, there is no control on the beaches so that so much garbage is not left on the sand or even thrown into the sea. In addition to the number of people who disturb and capture animals for fun. Tourism, pollution Overcrowding Discharges, overcrowding Tobacco, Plastics. Beverage cans. Humans Q11. What activities do you think most negatively affect biodiversity? Wastes Discharges Smoking, since the beaches are full of cigarette butts. Also the garbage that is generated and that is not collected Tourists and cleaning with machines Tourism . Construction of buildings, promenades, shops. Lack of cleanliness of beaches, garbage, and trees and palm trees. More nature and fewer constructions are needed Discharges, overcrowding, tourism People They do not take care of animals, overcrowding Jet skis and boats that pass very close to the coast. Fishermen who catch small fish. If it were possible, angling and underwater fishing should be banned for a few years to achieve a marine fauna such as Isla de Tabarca. Pollution Mass tourism Tourism and overcrowding of beaches, anchoring of boats, jet skis, cats, loose dogs. Discharges Noice, no space Q11. What activities do you think most negatively affect biodiversity? Overcrowding, Discharges, Invasive Algae Discharges Destruction of habitats for tourism All Hunting, cats, industrial activities Discharges Overcrowding and beach tourism. Garbage Discharges Pulution industral fishing Junk Tourism The garbage dumping, the people who do not respect animals and their ecosystems Mostly the constructions around the beaches and the rubbish that people leaves on the beach and in the sea . Nautical Activities Pollution, jet skis, fishing lines, overcrowding, interfering with egg laying, etc. xsxs Q11. What activities do you think most negatively affect biodiversity? The massification of tourism dsds Nautical activities, dumping, overcrowding... Human interaction Urbanization near the coast, pollution by human beings Motorcycle Dirt and mass tourism Discharges The people who leave all the crap in the water and on the sand and then also when it rains all the water with that comes down from the streets to the beach Exploitation Nautical Activities . Discharges No Tourism and industry Hunting Massive construction and contamination of drains, phytosanitary products, etc Discharges Q11. What activities do you think most negatively affect biodiversity? Discharges, overcrowding Q12. How important is the biodiversity on the beaches of Torrevieja for you? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important. 178 How important is biodiversity on the beaches of Torrevieja for you? 0 50 100 3 4 5 6 7 Q12. How important is biodiversity on the beaches of Torrevieja to you? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important. 178 Q12. How important is the biodiversity on the beaches of Torrevieja for you? 3 4 5 6 7 How important is the biodiversity on the beaches of Torrevieja for you? 6 1 14 15 142 Q12. How important is the biodiversity on the beaches of Torrevieja for you? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not at all important and 7 is very important. 178 Q12. How important is the biodiversity on the beaches of Torrevieja for you? Median Minimum Maximum Recount How important is the biodiversity on the beaches of Torrevieja for you? 6,60 3,00 7,00 178 Q13. Would your perception of Torrevieja's beaches improve if you knew that they are beaches committed to the protection of biodiversity and sustainability? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is nothing and 7 is very much. 178 Would your perception of Torrevieja's beaches improve if you knew that they are beaches committed to the protection of biodiversity and sustainability? 0 50 100 1 4 5 6 7 Q13. Would your perception of Torrevieja's beaches improve if you knew that they are beaches committed to the protection of biodiversity and sustainability? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is nothing and 7 is very much. 178 Q13. Would your perception of Torrevieja's beaches improve if you knew that it was... 1 4 5 6 7 Would your perception of Torrevieja's beaches improve if you knew that they are pla... 6 4 11 15 142 Q13. Would your perception of Torrevieja's beaches improve if you knew that they are beaches committed to the protection of biodiversity and sustainability? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is nothing and 7 is quite a lot. 180 Q13. Would your perception of Torrevieja's beaches improve if you knew that it was... Median Minimum Maximum Recount Would your perception of Torrevieja's beaches improve if you knew that they are pla... 6,52 1,00 7,00 178 Q14. To what extent would you be willing to assume restrictions (e.g. Enclosed areas for nesting turtles, birds, dune/plant regeneration,...) on beaches, if that meant conserving biodiversity more effectively? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is not willing at all and 7 is totally willing. 178 To what extent would you be willing to assume restrictions (e.g. Areas Limited... 0 50 100 1 3 4 5 6 7 Q14. To what extent would you be willing to assume restrictions (e.g. enclosed areas for nesting turtles, birds, dune/plant regeneration…) on beaches, if that meant conserving biodiversity more effectively? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is nothing and 7 is totally willing. 178 Q14. To what extent would you be willing to take on restrictions (e.g. Reef areas) 1 3 4 5 6 7 To what extent would you be willing to assume restrictions (e.g. enclosed areas... 2 2 3 16 11 144 Q14. To what extent would you be willing to assume restrictions (e.g. enclosed areas for nesting turtles, birds, dune/plant regeneration...) on beaches, if that meant conserving biodiversity more effectively? Rate on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is nothing and 7 is totally willing. 178 Q14. To what extent would you be willing to take on restrictions (e.g. Reef areas) Median Minimum Maximum Recount To what extent would you be willing to assume restrictions (e.g. enclosed areas... 6,58 1,00 7,00 178 Q15. Are you aware of any educational campaigns about biodiversity at the beaches you visit? 178 Yes No 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Q15. Are you aware of any educational campaigns about biodiversity at the beaches you visit? 178 Q15 - Q15. Are you aware of any educational campaigns about biodiversity at the beaches you visit? Percentage Recount Yes 31 % 55 No 69 % 123 Q15. Are you aware of any educational campaigns about biodiversity at the beaches you visit? 178 Q15. Are you aware of any educational campaigns about biodiversity at the beaches you visit? Media Minimal Maximum Recount Yes 1,00 1,00 1,00 55 No 2,00 2,00 2,00 123 Q16. Were you aware of the existence of the Monk Seal on the Mediterranean beaches? 176 Yes No 0 50 100 Q17. What do you think are the reasons why there are no longer monk seals in Spain? Indiscriminate hunting Beach Destruction Hunting, pollution Plastic pollution Heating waters Hunting and competition with humans for food By the hand of man They don't have a habitat to be in Changes in your ecosystem Boat engines and fishing nets The change in water temperature? Fishing, massification, tourism, construction. Hunting, overcrowding, lack of awareness Tourists By the activity of man dsds Man Massive capture for its profitability. Climate change, human exploitation of the environment Q17. What do you think have been the causes why there are no longer any seals mo... . Destruction of the ecosystem The exploitation of the coasts I don't know It could be the destruction of their habitat Human pressure I don't know Garbage on the beach, heat... Tourist overcrowding Climate Change the people The overexploitation of fishing and destruction of its habitat. Overfishing, tourism, pollution Fishing and not having their space I don't know Humans . Q17. What do you think are the reasons why there are no longer monk seals in Spain? I don't know Pollution and people Tourist pollution Tourism . The pollution of the waters caused by the human factor, ships, cruise ships, etc. Discharges, overcrowding, tourism Boats, people Because they would bother Due to the high temperature of the water, the dirt on the seabed, uncontrolled fishing or hunting. Man, hunting The invasion of their habitat by humans Loss of habitat and breeding grounds, perhaps . Killing them for skin and fat Global warming Q17. What do you think have been the causes why there are no longer any seals mo... Fishing Tourist overcrowding, habitat destruction Urbanization Mass fishing . The persecution of them. The hunt Trash and Climate Change Industrial fishing pulution Many different Destruction of their ecosystem, hunting, pollution Hunting The human population The action of man Human interaction, habitat changes xsx Mass fishing Q17. What do you think are the reasons why there are no longer monk seals in Spain? Dsd Tourism Pollution Human Action Climate Change Climate change B Overheating Spills That we've invaded your space Exploration of the beach, hunting and dirty water I do not know . Fishing I do not know Fishing, pollution Humans, it's always humans I don't know why, but I'm sure it has to do with the massive construction along our coastline Discharges and overcrowding Overcrowding Q18. Would you like to see seals on the beach again? 177 Yes No 0 50 100 150 Q18. Would you like to see seals on the beach again? 177 Q18. Would you like to see seals on the beach again? Percentage Recount Yes 98 % 173 No 2 % 4 Q18. Would you like to see seals on the beach again? 179 Q18. Would you like to see seals on the beach again? Stocking Minimal Maximum Recount Yes 1,00 1,00 1,00 173 No 2,00 2,00 2,00 4 Q18.1. Why would you not like to see seals again? 4 Q18.1. Why would you not like to see seals again? Scary. It is a large animal and can be aggressive and dangerous Q18.1. Why would you not like to see seals again? Q18.1. Why would you not like to see seals again? Q18.1. Why would you not like to see seals again? Since it is an animal which was its habitat previously Q18.1. Why would you not like to see seals again? Q19.1 Why do you think it would not be beneficial for tourism? I do not know It wouldn't be viable, people would annoy them I would not like animals to be part of it as a fairground attraction, I think they should be left alone in their habitat Q19.1 Why do you think it would not be beneficial for tourism? Tourists are not interested in animals. They come to Torrevieja to be on the beach. And the plaistas do not like animals that "bother" Q19.1 Why do you think it would not be beneficial for tourism? Tourists are looking for other things I don't think about tourism at all. The most touristic regions are the poorest. Tourism creates labor exploitation, overcrowding of spaces and real estate speculation. Less tourism and more seals Would be indifferent Q19.1 Why do you think it would not be beneficial for tourism? It depends, more would come but I don't know if that would be more beneficial People would want to see it but they would be bothered Why the seal's natural habitat should be prioritized and human presence on beaches restricted . Q19.1 Why do you think it would not be beneficial for tourism? . Out of fear Less space dsds Q19.1 Why do you think it would not be beneficial for tourism? Q20: Rate the following statements about the monk seal on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is completely disagree, and 7 is completely agree. 172 It is important to reintroduce the seal so our children and future generations can enjoy its presence. The reintroduction of the seal would harm fishing activity. Seals are a threat to fish populations. Having seals in the Province of Alicante would increase tourism in the region. Thanks to the existence of species such as the seal, the biodiversity and the sea are conserved We must accept the disappearance of the seal. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Q20: Rate the following statements about the monk seal on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is completely disagree, and 7 is completely agree. 172 about the monk seal on a ... our children and the future generations... Q20: Rate the following statements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 It is important to reintroduce the seal so 2 0 6 7 13 8 136 about the monk seal on a ... fishing activity. would increase tourism in the region. seal, biodiversity and the sea are conserved. Q20: Rate the following statements about the monk seal on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is completely disagree, and 7 is completely agree. 172 about the monk seal on a ... our children and future generations are ... fishing activity. would increase tourism in the region. seal, biodiversity and the sea are preserved. Q20: Rate the following statements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The reintroduction of the seal would harm the 59 17 22 21 21 10 22 Seals are a threat to fish populations. 80 17 23 20 13 6 13 Having seals in the Province of Alicante 10 2 8 18 25 23 86 Thanks to the existence of species such as the 4 0 3 10 16 23 116 We must accept the disappearance of the seal. 134 6 9 5 5 3 10 Q20: Rate the following statements Median Minimum Maximum Recount It is important to reintroduce the seal so 6,47 1,00 7,00 172 The reintroduction of the seal would harm the 3,28 1,00 7,00 172 Seals are a threat to fish populations. 2,67 1,00 7,00 172 Having seals in the Province of Alicante 5,68 1,00 7,00 172 Thanks to the existence of species such as the seal 6,29 1,00 7,00 172 We must accept the disappearance of the seal. 1,77 1,00 7,00 172