The Exxon Valdez was taking place on the day of March 23, 1989, when the Exxon Valdez ran into a Bligh Reef, spilling tons of oil that added up to approximately 10.8 million gallons. The Exxon Valdez although was heading towards Long Beach, California until the tragedy happened. As many as 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbor seals, 900 bald eagles, and 250,000 seabirds died in the days following the disaster. The spill caused over 300 million of economic harm to more than 32 thousand people whose live-hoods depended on commercial fishing. The cleanup required about 10,000 workers, 1000 boats and roughly 100 airplanes and helicopters. twelve years after the spill, oil still can be found on half of the randomly selected beaches. The spill although have made great progression to this day.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Exxon Valdez
The Exxon Valdez was taking place on the day of March 23, 1989, when the Exxon Valdez ran into a Bligh Reef, spilling tons of oil that added up to approximately 10.8 million gallons. The Exxon Valdez although was heading towards Long Beach, California until the tragedy happened. As many as 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbor seals, 900 bald eagles, and 250,000 seabirds died in the days following the disaster. The spill caused over 300 million of economic harm to more than 32 thousand people whose live-hoods depended on commercial fishing. The cleanup required about 10,000 workers, 1000 boats and roughly 100 airplanes and helicopters. twelve years after the spill, oil still can be found on half of the randomly selected beaches. The spill although have made great progression to this day.
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