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Title: The Challenge of Crafting a Thesis on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

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Be able to identify how the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill occurred. Oil companies were also pressured to
strengthen internal safety measures and emergency plans. High winds and warm water causes lighter
oils to become gases. It has been estimated by the scientists and environmentalists that more than
3000 sea otters, 300 harbor seals, and more than 300,000 seals were affected by the oil spill. Type 1
Writing: Please copy the following list of words into the first column of your handout. Fascinated by
the large schools of fish that swarmed the spill, birds dive right into the oil slicks. This section of
beach was signed off as being environmentally stable by both Exxon and the US Coast Guard, but
got re-oiled in July, 1989. The disaster would kill thousands of local species in the following months
after. Local hunters possess knowledge of natural resources passed down over centuries, including
the migratory movements of birds, marine mammals, and fish, as well as how to operate safely in
their coastal waters. As detailed by Alaskan author and marine biologist Eva Saulitis, who studied
the killer whales of Prince William Sound for many years, the oiled animals’ subsequent
disappearance, possibly along with other factors, permanently undercut the survival of the pod. So
each time you visit the site, I would ask that you consider the value that you receive and have
received from The Burning Platform and the community of which you are a vital part. It was the
beginning of one of the biggest environmental disasters in U.S. history. This is Making Waves from
NOAA's National Ocean Service. But the truth is that all of this happened way back in 1989. 25
years have passed, but it’s not like this incident is not fresh in our minds. It is, more so because of
what it did to Exxon’s corporate reputation. With oil beneath beaches, certain species unrecovered,
abandoned structures, and garbage still present, the wilderness remains injured. The massive scale
fishing done in this area affected the population and diversity of the fish. By: Peyton Holt. Basic
Facts. Started on April 20, 2010 Ended on July 15, 2010 (officially sealed on September 19, 2010)
Cause: wellhead blowout. Table of Contents. Oil Spill Incident Key Players History of BP Green
Campaign Safety Record Drilling Operations Timeline Causes of the Spill Communications Effort
Communications Problems. The Explosion. Many seafood workers went bankrupt after the oil spill
devastated the Prince William Sound's fish population. Late last year, recognising that accidents will
happen, I helped to lead a workshop with representatives of government agencies and coastal
communities to address the lack of oil spill response capacity in the waterways separating Alaska in
the United States from Chukotka in the Russian Federation. The short answer to the question, I
think, is because not everything has moved over to the recovered column, then you can't really say
that Prince William Sound has recovered. A storm swept in soon after the spill, spreading oil across
1,000 miles of coastline. GIS coverages used. GIS Coverages used to assess the impact. That was
disputed at the time and later in court where he received considerable compensation for damage to
his professional image. But this method was highly contested by environmentalists who contended
that the dispersants were more toxic to humans and animals than the oil alone. It is, more so because
of what it did to Exxon’s corporate reputation. We need to really overlay that with the dynamic
changes that are occurring for whatever reason and adjust our assessments and definitions
accordingly. When the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground on Bligh Reef on March 24, 1989, 11
million gallons of crude oil flooded into the Prince William Sound and coated over one thousand
miles of isolated Alaskan shoreline. Charges of misconduct and intoxication against Hazelwood were
ultimately dismissed, but his captain’s license was suspended for nine months. That's why our
journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
For the class, we camp out on one of the sound’s scenic beaches. This reduces the oil quantity that
remains in the water to affect marine dwellers. Decades later, Prince William Sound, Alaska, is still
feeling the effects. Although studies suggest, the remaining oil does not pose a significant threat to
aquatic life. We’ll occasionally send you promo and account related email. Initial responses by Exxon
and the Alyeska Pipeline Company were insufficient to contain much of the spill, and a storm blew
in soon after, spreading the oil widely. Biologist Gary Shigenaka was a member of that team. For
example, will oil be allowed to wash ashore or will an attempt at dispersal be made. BY: Paula
Castellanos and Maria Carolina Ussa. Index. 1. Exxon Valdez: Oil Spill Situation, Environmental
Consequences. Log In Support Us NEWS POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT LIFE PERSONAL
VOICES SHOPPING. You can stop drilling into the earth and come up with another source like
electricity. Resources Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. GIS coverages
used. GIS Coverages used to assess the impact. Make sure you have read and understand the entire
lesson prior to picking up the kit. He also worked as a law consultant in New York later. The men
met with officials of the National Transportation Safety Board, who were investigating the
grounding of the tanker and the subsequent oil spill. Well, he said Prince William Sound is a very
complex ecosystem, a place with gravely intertidal areas, glaciers, and exotic wildlife like whales,
salmon, and sea otters. It was later estimated by the marine scientists that more than 1,100 miles of
the Alaska coastline would face the effects of this spill that has made this spill one of the greatest
marine disasters in the history (Townsend, 2006, p. 67). The spill received a lot of attention from the
personnel as compared to the other oil spills in the US history. That's why our journalism is free for
everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls. Eleven million gallons
(257,000 barrels ) of crude oil spilled into the area. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own
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Be able to identify how the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill occurred. At HuffPost, we believe that a free
press is critical to having well-informed voters. BY: Paula Castellanos and Maria Carolina Ussa.
Index. 1. Exxon Valdez: Oil Spill Situation, Environmental Consequences. The wife of a crew
member said that she saw Hazelwood drinking around 2 p.m., while others said that they had caught
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World Tour Sydney 2024. Exxon ended up paying billions in cleanup costs and fines, and remains
tied up in court cases to this day. When I talk about the spill I invite participants who were there at
the time to share their memories. During the time period of cleaning of oil from the shores it was seen
that there was a reduced traffic of visitors and tourists, residents or nonresident from the nearby
areas and this reduction has been linked to the lack of tourism related services in spill affected areas.
I don't have the answers for the best way to do that. Various sea birds, otters, fish, sea lions, and
other marine life had fallen victim to the 11 million gallons of crude oil that leaked into the sea.
However, this skimming intervention had failed as the oil started to spread and mix with debris. The
Third Mate, unfortunately, failed to manoeuvre the vessel properly, and the vessel left the shipping
lane to end up colliding with the reef, chiefly due to broken radar. The thin layer of the Exxon
Valdez tanker body suffered too much damage from the hit to hold up and its crude oil cargo spilled
into the water. Because of oiled shores, there was an increase in death rates of macro algae and
benthic invertebrates (Margulies, 2003, p. 70). A storm swept in soon after the spill, spreading oil
across 1,000 miles of coastline. Causes of the Oil Spill Exxon Valdez started its journey on the 23rd
of March 1989 from Trans Alaska Pipeline terminal. He never worked again at sea due to his
tarnished reputation. An example of this is that oil is more toxic when it is more recently spilled. At
HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to having well-informed voters. The result may be
contamination of piping systems which in turn may require that the plant is shut down while cleaning
is carried out. It was the beginning of one of the biggest environmental disasters in U.S. history. This
is Making Waves from NOAA's National Ocean Service. Environmental Consequences It destroyed
the microbial populations on the shoreline; many of these organisms are the basis of the coastal
marine food chain, and others are certain bacteria and fungi, they make easy the biodegradation of
oil. However, the oil is not on the surface and its decades-long threat to birds, shellfish, and marine
mammals appears to have finally ceased. The spill stood as the worst in U.S. history until BP's
Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Many seafood workers went bankrupt after
the oil spill devastated the Prince William Sound's fish population. Late last year, recognising that
accidents will happen, I helped to lead a workshop with representatives of government agencies and
coastal communities to address the lack of oil spill response capacity in the waterways separating
Alaska in the United States from Chukotka in the Russian Federation. Because of this violation by
the Exxon Valdez, owner Exxon Mobil charted out a clause which spoke about the strict following
of the prescribed shipping routes and lanes so as to avoid any further marine accident of a magnitude
like the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Area inside red outline is where fishing was affected. It is, more so
because of what it did to Exxon’s corporate reputation. Steve Eng, left, and Max Schwenne were
photographed on East Amatuli Island in the Barren Island group in the Lower Cook Inlet. And this
points to a reality of cleaning up oil spills: it's often about choosing between tradeoffs. The men met
with officials of the National Transportation Safety Board, who were investigating the grounding of
the tanker and the subsequent oil spill. Residents of Prince William Sound's small community and
coastal workers were in shock, ill-equipped and untrained to handle an emergency of such
magnitude. Note the man on the deck of the Exxon Valdez with a bottle in his hand. But this method
was highly contested by environmentalists who contended that the dispersants were more toxic to
humans and animals than the oil alone. Additional costs were needed in order to rehabilitate, relocate
and replacement of wildlife of the seashore. So you can imagine the shorelines changed really
radically. It was “the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry”, and
is also continuing to effect the world today.

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