I would like a general synopsis of the Exxon Valdez disaster with the
focus on the environmental aspects (eg not legal etc). Facts and
figures on the oil spilt, the environemntal effects, both short and
long term and whether there are still any ongoing issues today. Many
thanks.

Dear jo_anne_young-ga,
 
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council has extensive information
on the disaster and its after-effects. These are the main pages which
will answer your question, but I recommend you explore the site in its
entirety.
General facts on the disaster.
http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/facts/qanda.html
A map of the spill.
http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/facts/spillmap.html
The state of injured resources and whether they have recovered.
http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/facts/status.html
Lingering oil
http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/facts/lingeringoil.html


This report may also be of interest.
Long-Term Ecosystem Response to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Charles H. Peterson, Stanley D. Rice, Jeffrey W. Short, Daniel Esler,
James L.Bodkin, Brenda E. Ballachey, and David B.Irons. Science 2003
December 19; 302: 2082-2086.
http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/Publications/misc_pdf/peterson.pdf

Finally, the National Marine Fisheries Service has some additional
research information.
http://www.fakr.noaa.gov/oil/default.htm


I hope this answers your question. If it does not, or the answer is
unclear, then please ask for clarification of this research before
rating the answer. I shall respond to the clarification request as
soon as I receive it.
Thank you
answerfinder


"Exxon Valdez" report
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