TABLE 3 in Reporting marine mammal strandings in Uruguay: a characterization of people's perceptions, interests and motivations

TABLE 3. — Questionnaire applied to people who reported strandings between 2018 and 2021.Abbreviations: A, open-ended; C, close-ended; TQ, Type of question. QuestionsOptionsTQ1 How would you evaluate your level of involvement with the stranding network?C– Reported once– Reported 2 to 4 times– Reported more than 5 times– Not only did I report, I also took samples and/or measurements2 AgeA3 OccupationA4 How did you find out where to report stranded marine animals?C– I am an acquaintance or direct friend of someone in the SN– Indirect link with the SN (I know someone who knows them)– I saw information in social network– I belong to an NGO that is part of the Network– I saw information on billboards or poster– Other:5 Why did you report the stranding(s)? (Choose the most important reason)C– I am interested in contributing to scientific knowledge and research– I am interested in helping the animal survive– To contribute to the conservation of the species– To get the animal removed from the beach– Other:6 In which area(s) did you report stranding(s)? (Check all that apply)C– Montevideo– Canelones– Maldonado– Rocha– San José– Colonia7 Do you know what data are important to report when you record a marine mammal stranding?C– Yes– No– Not sure8 In your opinion, what is the reason for the presence of a LIVE sea lion on the beach?C– It is an orphan animal in need of help– It must be sick or injured due to human causes– It must be a consequence of pollution in the ocean or Rio de la Plata– There is nothing to worry about, it is a normal occurrence– Other:9 What can be done in the presence of a LIVE marine mammal on the shore? (Check all that apply)C– Nothing, it cannot be saved– Take it somewhere where it can be helped– Depends on the animal and the situation– Euthanize it– Better not to approach, just in case– Call DINARA or Naval Prefecture– I don’t know– Other:10 What do you feel when you see a DEAD animal on the beach? (Check all that apply)C– It makes me sick or disgusted/ I don’t want to approach– It makes me feel very sad– It gives me compassion or a feeling of protection– It makes me angry– I am surprised and amazed– I feel disappointment for human inappropriate actions– It gives me impotence– I feel it as a disconnection with nature– I am indifferent– I want to take the skull/a tooth/ a whale’s plate11 Why do marine mammals strand DEAD (you can check more than one option)C– No clue– Due to natural causes (storms, strong currents, climate change, disorientation or loss, inexperience, etc.)– Consequence of human activities (pollution, noise/seismic activity, bycatch and interaction with fisheries)– Old age or disease– Malnutrition, lack of food– Other:12 Are you interested in knowing what information taken from stranded animals is used for?C– Yes– No13 Are you interested in being part of the Stranding Network?C– Yes, I could measure the animal, take photos and record the location of the stranding