Chapter 1

Oil Spills and Risk Perceptions

A.H. Walker     SEA Consulting Group, Cape Charles, VA, United States

Abstract

This chapter explores current knowledge about risk perceptions in the context of marine oil spills to provide different insights about the complex challenges involved in aligning public and stakeholder perceptions with the realities of oil spill preparedness and response. This chapter is intended for a range of readers, including those interested in learning more about oil spill preparedness and response, as well as oil spill managers, scientists, and engineers who are interested in broadening their awareness of research on risk perceptions, risk communications, risk management as it relates to oil spills and potential effects ...

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