USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Exxon Valdez disaster dramatically changed all of that, taking a major toll on wildlife. It killed an estimated 250, 000 sea birds, 3, 000 otters, 300 seals, 250 bald eagles and 22 killer whales.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ultimately, the Exxon Valdez spill resulted in a close examination of the status of oil spill prevention, response, and cleanup in the United States. One result was the passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, which led to the establishment of NOAA’s DARRP program.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Oil Pollution Act placed additional restrictions on companies that ship oil in the United States. A responsible party under OPA is the vessel or facility that’s found responsible for discharging oil, or that has created a significant threat of oil discharge.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oil spills can harm sea creatures, ruin a day at the beach, and make seafood unsafe to eat. It takes sound science to clean up the oil, measure the impacts of pollution, and help the ocean recover.

Detailed explanation-5: -Oil can kill surface-dwelling animals and birds by poisoning or suffocation, as well as affecting buoyancy and natural waterproofing. Contaminated food supplies mean animals may become malnourished or poisoned over time.