Prince William Sound where Bligh reef tangled with the Exxon Valdez.
The name of the Alaskan sound is Prince William Sound. Located on the southern coast of Alaska, it is known for its stunning scenery, deep fjords, and rich marine life. The sound is also famous for its historical significance and the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, which had a major environmental impact on the region.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 affected approximately 1,300 miles of the Alaskan shoreline. The spill released around 11 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound, leading to extensive environmental damage. Cleanup efforts were extensive but the impact on wildlife and ecosystems was significant and long-lasting.
It spilled around Prince William Sound
On March 24, 1989, the tanker Exxon Valdez, en route from Valdez, Alaska to Los Angeles, California, ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska.
He caused the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Captain Hazelwood of the Exxon Valdez.
The Exxon Valdez was outside of the shipping channel when it grounded.
Crude oil.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in Prince William Sound, which is part of the Gulf of Alaska. The incident took place on March 24, 1989, when the oil tanker Exxon Valdez struck a reef, releasing millions of gallons of crude oil into the ocean. This disaster had devastating effects on the local marine ecosystem and wildlife.
The Exxon Valdez spill affected far more than three locations; the oil slick eventually covered 11000 square miles of ocean, much of Prince William Sound.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill was on midnight on March 24, 1989. It was considered as the second worst oil spill in US history.