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  • Environmental Science
  • Risk Communication
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Florida red tides are natural events increasing in frequency, duration, and severity.
  • These blooms have significant public health, economic, and ecological consequences.
  • Understanding public perception is crucial for mitigating secondary impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore public perceptions of Florida red tide risks.
  • To investigate the influence of social amplification and place-specific contexts on risk perception.
  • To identify potential gaps in public information and outreach.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of theoretical frameworks: risk perception, social amplification of risk, place-specific contexts.
  • Data collection through questionnaire surveys and semi-structured interviews.
  • Field research conducted along two Florida west coast beaches.

Main Results:

  • The social amplification of risk framework effectively explains red tide risk perception.
  • Spatial location significantly influences risk perception, underscoring the importance of place-specific contexts.
  • Inconsistent public outreach may lead to information deficits regarding red tide impacts.

Conclusions:

  • Social and spatial factors are key determinants in how individuals perceive and react to red tide risks.
  • Effective risk communication strategies must account for local contexts and social influences.
  • Improved and consistent public outreach is necessary to enhance understanding and response to red tide events.