In the wake of disaster retro report december 9, 20 in 1989, a tanker ran aground off the coast of alaska, causing one of the worst oil spills in united states history. One of the major lessons of the exxon valdez oil spill was that the spill prevention and response capability in prince william sound was fundamentally inadequate in march 1989, nearly 11 million gallons of oil spread slowly over open water during three days of flat calm seas. In a letter to exxon, epa provided information that would support the use of bioremediation as a cleanup technique for the valdez oil spill. The exxon corporations reputation was bound to suffer after the exxon valdez ran aground off alaska and dumped 250,000 barrels of oil into prince william sound. Apr 21, 1989 the exxon corporations reputation was bound to suffer after the exxon valdez ran aground off alaska and dumped 250,000 barrels of oil into prince william sound. It emerged that the exxon valdez had dumped 11 million us gallons 41. This bibliography is a select list of books, videos and dvds, websites and articles from a variety of sources pertaining to the exxon valdez oil spill and related topics, chosen for their appeal to teachers, students of all ages, and the general public. The exxon valdez got into trouble in prince william sound when it hit bligh reef, splitting its side open and releasing oil, with reports of an eightmile 12. It is unclear whether this applies to boats as big as a 987footlong oil tanker, but it is possible that the ship originally known as the exxon valdez might be used to argue that the answer is yes. Oil spill facts exxon valdez oil spill trustee council.
Oil spill trustee council evostc is one of the eight founding partners of the alaska resources library and information services arlis and has entrusted arlis with its extensive collection of materials on the. Jul 02, 2011 case study summary for the exxon valdez spill li li posted on july 2, 2011 by lilly1989 background. Aug 05, 2016 epa informed exxon on july 26 that it would support a proposal by the company to use bioremediation to aid in cleaning up the oil spilled from the exxon valdez in prince william sound. Gulf oil spill could eclipse exxon valdez disaster the spill spread out of control and drifted inexorably toward the gulf coast as fishermen rushed to. Criminal charges were leveled after exxon valdez spill. Oil spills in the wake of the exxon valdez disaster. Rockefellerss standard oil, exxonmobil ranked number one in 2011 in americas largest corporations by fortune 500 magazine. The full collection is housed at the oral history collection, alaska and polar regions collections and archives, elmer e. The infamous exxon valdez oil spill of 1989 in alaskas prince william sound was an oil spill disaster that damaged miles and miles of coastal habitat and injured and killed large numbers of animals, birds, and invertebrates. Although a great deal of oil was spilled from the tanker, much of its severity resulted from the disorganized cleanup effort that resulted. In the accident that took place almost 30 years ago, over 11 million gallons of crude oil was released into the waters of the gulf of alaska, hurting the ecosystem badly as it killed hundreds of thousands of species.
In this episode, we talk with noaa marine biologist gary shigenaka to find out how marine life in prince william sound, alaska, is faring today. Preventingand preparing for the next oil spill disaster slide show the biggest oil spill in u. Because it is so well known, the valdez oil spill is an excellent example of a thorough root cause analysis investigation shortly after midnight on march 24, 1989, the valdez, transporting crude oil from alaska to california, struck bligh reef. Exxon valdez oil spill, massive oil spill that occurred on march 24, 1989, in prince william sound, alaska. Exxon valdez oil spill radio recordings project jukebox. Exxon valdez latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. Oil spill the exxon valdez disaster documentary about the exxon valdez, the giant supertanker that ran aground on bligh reef in alaskas prince william sound on. Aug 11, 2017 on a cold march night in 1989, the tanker exxon valdez ran aground off the coast of southern alaska, spilling 11 million gallons of crude oil into the waters of prince william sound and creating. Prince william sound is a region rich in biological diversity, and the oil spill has caused ecological harm.
Bp played central role in botched containment of 1989 exxon valdez disaster video report by democracy now. This spill was a turning point for the nation and a major event in the history of noaas office of response and restoration. Nearly 11,000,000 gallons of crude oil were dispersed when the exxon valdez ran aground, polluting 1,300 miles of alaskan shoreline and causing the extermination of much native wildlife. Bioremediation of exxon valdez oil spill about epa us epa. Mar 24, 2014 exxon valdez oil spill workers and maxibarge hose beach after corexit test on quayle beach, smith lsland in prince william sound, alaska, us, on 7 august 1989. Twentyfive years ago, the exxon valdez spilled 11 million gallons of oil into alaskas prince william sound. Preventingand preparing forthe next oil spill disaster slide show the biggest oil spill in u. Clean up of the exxon valdez spill stanford university. Prior to the deepwater horizon spill in the gulf of mexico, the exxon valdez was the largest spill to ever occur in u.
We also look at lessons we might learn from this environmental disaster in light of growing oil exploration and. Case study summary for the exxon valdez spill li li. The injured resources and services list list serves three main purposes in the restoration program. Until the deepwater horizon oil spill of 2010, the exxon valdez was the worst oil spill to occur in the united states. The incident has both shortterm and longterm implications. Technical services include emergency response, advice on cleanup techniques, damage assessment, claims analysis, assistance with spill response planning and the. Apr 29, 2010 gulf oil spill could eclipse exxon valdez disaster the spill spread out of control and drifted inexorably toward the gulf coast as fishermen rushed to scoop up shrimp and crews spread floating. The exxon valdez oil spill was one of the largest environmental disasters in united states history and outraged the public. The exxon valdez was his first introduction to working on a big oil spill for noaa.
Exxon valdez oil spill simple english wikipedia, the. Kym robinson comm 642 case study summary exxon and the valdez oil spill background as a direct descendent of john d. It gained widespread infamy after the march 24, 1989 oil spill in which the tanker hit prince william. Exxon valdez oil spill workers use pressure washers to wash oil from the beach at smith island on prince william sound in alaska. Discusses restoration plans mostly for wildlife, but addresses commercial fishing, recreation, tourism, and subsistence as well. Overview in march of 1989, the exxon valdez oil tanker ran aground on bligh reef in prince william sound, alaska. Sep 27, 2016 exxon faced criminal charges after its 1989 tanker spill in alaska. The data is used to estimate the impact of the oil spill on the sea. Exxon valdez was the original name of an oil tanker owned by the former exxon corporation. Exxon valdez spill profile emergency response us epa. Alaskan regional response team report on the exxon valdez disaster. In a clear, journalistic style, markle focuses on the aftermath of the disaster, giving only a cursory description of the tankers crash and omitting any reference to the captain or crew. An eighteen foot wide hole was ripped into the hull, and 10.
Case study summary for the exxon valdez spill li li posted on july 2, 2011 by lilly1989. Mar 17, 2020 exxon valdez oil spill, massive oil spill that occurred on march 24, 1989, in prince william sound, alaska. The company is responsible for multiple oil spills throughout the world with the biggest being the exxon valdez oil spill. It occurred on march 24, 1989 when an oil tanker hit the bligh reef off of alaska and spilled over 11 million gallons of crude oil into the water. After the exxon valdez spilled nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean, a team of noaa scientists arrived onscene to provide scientific support during the long cleanup. Topf is a notforprofit organisation established on behalf of the worlds shipowners and their insurers to promote effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and other hazardous substances. Feb 20, 2018 exxon valdez was the original name of an oil tanker owned by the former exxon corporation. Exxon valdez creates oil slick disaster an oil tanker has run aground on a reef off the alaskan coast, releasing gallons of crude oil into the sea. No one anticipated any unusual problems as the exxon valdez left the alyeska pipeline terminal at 9. Exxon valdez oil spill restoration plan 2014 update. Exxon valdez oil spill in pictures environment the guardian. The exxon valdez oil spill a 1989 oil spill disaster in prince william sound and its surrounding coastlines in alaska it caused lasting impacts on the environment and maritime economy of the valdezcordova census area. At the time of the disaster, the ship carried 53,094,510 u.
On march 24, 1989, shortly after midnight, the oil tanker exxon valdez struck bligh reef in prince william sound, alaska, spilling more than 11 million gallons of crude oil. When the exxon valdez was delivered to exxon on december 11, 1986, it was the largest vessel ever built on the west coast of the u. After the big spill, what happened to the ship exxon. Exxon valdez litigation ends, but spills legacy may be. Mar 16, 2017 beach cleanup worker bill scheer shows off his oil covered gear while working on the exxon valdez oil spill at prince william sound, alaska, april, 1989. Initially, the list identified natural resource and human service injuries caused by the oil spill and cleanup efforts. An oil tanker from exxon which named exxon valdez happened oil spill crisis on friday, march 24, 1989. Oil tanker spill statistics 2017 and other major oil. The spill has affected directly the livelihoods of many alaskans. The exxon valdez oil spill occurred in prince william sound, alaska, on march 24, 1989, when exxon valdez, an oil tanker bound for long beach, california. The exxon valdez oil spill full documentary youtube. Exxon faced criminal charges after its 1989 tanker spill in alaska.
Epa informed exxon on july 26 that it would support a proposal by the company to use bioremediation to aid in cleaning up the oil spilled from the exxon valdez in prince william sound. Beach cleanup worker bill scheer shows off his oilcovered gear while working on the exxon valdez oil spill at prince william sound, alaska, april, 1989. Wikimedia commons has media related to exxon valdez ship, 1986 the exxon valdez oil spill a 1989 oil spill disaster in prince william sound and its surrounding coastlines in alaska it caused lasting impacts on the environment and maritime economy of the valdezcordova census area. Exxon valdez oil spill restoration plan 2014 update injured. At that moment, exxon was ranked in the top five largest companies in america. An oil tanker, the exxon valdez, hit a reef in prince william sound, alaska. Mar 24, 2014 researchers catch sea otters in short arm bay in the bay of isles on knight island, the epicenter of the exxon valdez oil spill.
The exxon valdez oil spill was a shipping accident that happened off the coast of the united states on march 24, 1989. Mar 24, 2014 25 years after spill, alaska town struggles back from dead zone the tiny fishing town of cordova, alaska, has weathered disruption in every facet of life since an oil tanker ran aground in 1989. The short film exxon valdez oil spill assessment april 24, 1990 is available for free download at the internet archive. In march 1989, nearly 11 million gallons of oil spread slowly over open water during three days of flat calm seas. The exxon valdez oil spill a true book paperback march 1, 2011. Crucial time passed before containment and cleanup efforts began. Exxon valdez oil spill in pictures environment the.
Exxon valdez oil spill workers and maxibarge hose beach after corexit test on quayle beach, smith lsland in prince william sound, alaska, us, on 7 august 1989. In march of 1989 the exxon valdez, loaded with 1,264,155 barrels of north slope crude oil ran aground on bligh reef in the northeastern portion of prince william sound. Exxon valdez oil spill simple english wikipedia, the free. Just under a year after the exxon valdez oil spill, a federal grand jury indicted exxon and its shipping subsidiary on five. Environmentalists, administrators, and representatives from exxon and alaska discuss exxons efforts to clean up the. On a cold march night in 1989, the tanker exxon valdez ran aground off the coast of southern alaska, spilling 11 million gallons of crude oil into the waters of prince william sound and creating. Nearly three decades after the disastrous exxon valdez oil spill in 1989, the litigation for the remaining cash the state and federal governments could pursue from exxon is at an end. Among the oil spills occurred in the last five decades, exxon valdez oil spill remains a prominent one. Grade 46a photoessay detailing the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill and its impact on the surrounding environment. For its part, exxon mobil declined a cbs news request for an interview, instead issuing this statement saying in part, the exxon valdez oil spill was a tragic accident and one which the company. Biologist gary shigenaka was a member of that team. After the big spill, what happened to the ship exxon valdez. Mar 01, 2011 the exxon valdez oil spill a true book. Exxon valdez oil spill radio recordings is a series of broadcasts from public radio stations around alaska made during the period of the 1989 exxon valdez oil spill.
One of the major lessons of the exxon valdez oil spill was that the spill prevention and response capability in prince william sound was fundamentally inadequate. The impacts were long lasting on many species and provoked new shipping regulations and guidelines for the oil industry. The exxon valdez, 25 years later national ocean service. Oil spills in the wake of the exxon valdez disaster retro. The exxon valdez oil spill, which occurred shortly after midnight on march 24th, 1989, was one of the worst manmade disasters in the united states, in which millions of gallons of crude oil. Exxon valdez case study crisis management and strategies. It also led to major changes in the federal approach to oil spill response, and the technical, policy, and legal outcomes continue to reverberate. Gulf oil spill could eclipse exxon valdez disaster.
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