prince william sound

In this Cousteau Society special report, Jean-Michel Cousteau takes us on a voyage to investigate first-hand the devastating impact of the U.S.'s largest oil spill. The Cousteau team questions the lack of precautions, laments the slow clean-up response, and outlines preventive measures so such a disaster may never happen again.

In-depth look at the impact of the Valdez disaster through footage of the spill and clean-up efforts. Also includes the Torrey Canyon and Amoco Cadiz spills and reveals why this threat remains. (50 min.).

Tells the true story of the civil action suit that resulted when young environmental lawyer Brian O'Neill agreed to represent the fishermen of coastal Alaska in their case against the Exxon Corporation in the wake of the Exxon oil tanker spill in Prince William Sound.

Describes the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, the events that led up to its disastrous oil spill in 1989, and the effects of the spill on the Alaskan environment.

Discusses the factors and events that led to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, the cleanup effort afterwards, and the longterm consequences of the disaster.

Describes the oil tanker Exxon Valdez, the events that led up to its disastrous oil spill in 1989, and the effects of the spill on the Alaskan environment.

Describes the rescue of the sea otters following the 1989 oil spill in Valdez, Alaska.

Describes the wreck of the "Exxon Valdez" in 1989, its impact on wildlife and the environment of southern Alaska, its cleanup, and steps taken toward the prevention of future oil spills. Includes a chronology, a bibliography, and a table of major oil spills.

Presents a comprehensive survey of the Exxon Valdez oil spill which occurred off the coast of Valdez, Alaska in 1989, and examines the immediate danger and damage to the environment, who was responsible for the disaster, and the steps that have been taken to prevent such an accident from happening again.