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I Endangered Fish Survey 15 I Examination of the basic belief statements for each sampling strata (Table 5) revealed a pattern I somewhat similar to the overall responses (Table 4), Some differences among the four groups, however, were evident. In general, the environmental group members were less likely to believe that the endangered fish should be managed so that humans benefit, More members of I this group were also likely to believe in the rights of endangered fish, Similarly, more of the respondents from the environmental group were more concerned with ensuring an abundance of these fish for future generations, I I Table 5. Basic beliefs regarding endangered fish by group Elected General Environmental Basic Belief Statement Officials Public Anglers Groups I Use of Endangered Fish I Humans should manage endangered fish populations so that humans benefit 61 63 59 50 Given the economic problems facing our I country, it makes little sense to spend 43 38 44 18 money on programs to help save endangered fish I Endangered fish should not be recovered unless there is a direct benefit to humans 35 31 27 II I Regarding Endangered Fish Rights If endangered fish are capable of I surviving, then they have a right to live 88 95 95 98 in the Colorado River Basin I The right of endangered fish to live is more important than any negative effects 26 33 30 47 they may have on humans I The rights of endangered fish are 68 76 73 92 important I Endangered Fish Bequest/Existence It is important that there are self- sustaining populations of the endangered 77 74 77 80 I fish We should be sure that future generations have an abundance of 52 68 64 78 I currently endangered fish The existence of the endangered fish is I not important to me 36 28 29 19 Cell entries are the percentage of each group "agreeing" with the statement I