The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

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The paper describes the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, the damages it caused to the the coastal environment along southern Alaska's shore, and the methods used for the cleanup. The paper also identifies the legal policies on oil transportation and collection that were created after this spill.

Outline:
Summary of the Spill
Impact on the Environment
Legal Policies Following the Spill
Oil Cleanup
New Tanker Designs to Minimize Effects of Spills

From the Paper:

"The oil Tanker Exxon Valdez spilled over 10.8 million gallons of oil into the waters of Prince William Sound on March 24, 1989, after which the currents and waves washed the oil out to sea and in to shore, killing millions of marine organisms and birds. After unsuccessful cleanup methods and attempts, the United States Coast Guard had to resort to skimming the oil off of the water, which proved strenuous, and was made even more difficult by unsatisfactory weather conditions. Exxon was widely criticized for its lethargic attitude when it came to assisting in the cleanup, as the coast guard started the efforts without any help from the oil company."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. Oil Spill Facts. February 1990. http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/facts/details.cfm. 22 March 2009
• Oil Spill Recovery Institute. Background of the Institute. 2008. http://www.pws-osri.org/about_osri/background.shtml. 22 March 2009.

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