Recreational boater views on hull cleanliness: insights from a national survey

Last year over 700 boat owners who have non-trailered boats moored in marinas around Aotearoa New Zealand responded to a survey about hull cleaning. The survey was produced through the Marine Biosecurity Toolbox research programme by researchers from Cawthron Institute and Scion Research.

It was the first of its kind in Aotearoa, using a range of methods to understand how recreational boaters think about hull maintenance and what outcomes they prioritise. By examining boater motivations, challenges and willingness to invest, we gained a deeper understanding of the factors that influence hull maintenance behaviours and the broader outcomes boaters seek. This information will be invaluable in informing our efforts to prevent the spread of marine invasive species.

You can check out the report for yourself here: https://lnkd.in/gK3kwXsr