Figure 3
The three vertical bar graphs are placed side by side, titled “All”, “Beginners”, and “Non-beginners”. Each graph compares the relative importance of eight factors influencing diving site preferences. The vertical axis in all graphs ranges from 0.00 to 0.75 in increments of 0.25 units. The horizontal axis lists the following factors from left to right: “Abundance and diversity of fish”, “Opportunity to do other activities”, “Presence of a protected area”, “Presence of particular underwater scenery”, “Presence of spectacular species”, “Proximity to the accommodation”, “Safety”, and “Water quality”. The data for each graph is as follows: The graph on the left is titled “All”. The data for the bars is as follows: Abundance and diversity of fish: 0.43. Opportunity to do other activities: 0.13. Presence of a protected area: 0.05. Presence of particular underwater scenery: 0.63. Presence of spectacular species: 0.37. Proximity to the accommodation: 0.21. Safety: 0.48. Water quality: 0.65. The graph in the middle is titled “Beginners”. The data for the bars is as follows: Abundance and diversity of fish: 0.32. Opportunity to do other activities: 0.14. Presence of a protected area: 0.05. Presence of particular underwater scenery: 0.56. Presence of spectacular species: 0.32. Proximity to the accommodation: 0.26. Safety: 0.56. Water quality: 0.74. The graph on the right is titled “Non-beginners”. The data for the bars is as follows: Abundance and diversity of fish: 0.79. Opportunity to do other activities: 0.11. Presence of a protected area: 0.03. Presence of particular underwater scenery: 0.85. Presence of spectacular species: 0.53. Proximity to the accommodation: 0.07. Safety: 0.21. Water quality: 0.39. Note: All numerical data values are approximated.Selection percentages of different characteristics influencing the choice of diving site across the whole sample and for beginner and non-beginner divers