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Alternative interpretations of oil spill data

January 1, 1997

In his article "Oil, Seabirds, and Science" (BioScience 46: 587-597), John Wiens attempted to review Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS) damage assessment studies and the politics of EVOS science in one stroke. In my opinion, neither purpose was particularly well served.

Publication Year 1997
Title Alternative interpretations of oil spill data
DOI 10.2307/1313070
Authors John F. Piatt
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title BioScience
Index ID 70180938
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Alaska Science Center