Exxon Valdez

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkb:oil_and_gas_industry
gptkbp:accident_cause human error
gptkbp:affects ecosystem disruption
ecosystem damage
gptkbp:bioremediation use of bioremediation techniques
gptkbp:capacity 987,000 barrels
gptkbp:captain Joseph Hazelwood
gptkbp:caused_by grounding of the tanker
grounding of the oil tanker
gptkbp:cleaning_modes 3 years
several years
gptkbp:community_engagement increased
gptkbp:community_health raised
concerns over public health effects
gptkbp:community_impact long-lasting
influenced international oil spill policies
gptkbp:community_involvement tested
local community involvement in cleanup efforts
gptkbp:community_support community support for restoration efforts
gptkbp:consequences lawsuits
fines and penalties
lawsuits against Exxon Mobil
gptkbp:conservation increased environmental education initiatives.
gptkbp:cultural_impact impact on local indigenous communities
Native Alaskan communities
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in popular culture
gptkbp:current_status scrapped
gptkbp:date March 24, 1989
gptkbp:documentary produced
subject of several documentaries
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: A National Disgrace
gptkbp:economic_impact local economies
long-term economic impact on local communities
gptkbp:economic_policy influenced public policy on oil drilling
gptkbp:ecosystem slow process
gptkbp:environmental_concerns issues highlighted
gptkbp:environmental_groups involvement of environmental groups
gptkbp:environmental_groups_involved numerous NGOs
gptkbp:environmental_impact conducted
severe
long-term ecological damage
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives 2.1 billion USD
bioremediation
over $2 billion
manual removal
chemical dispersants
involved thousands of workers
gptkbp:environmental_legacy enduring
gptkbp:fines_imposed $125 million
gptkbp:first_published inspired numerous books and articles
gptkbp:fishing_regulations imposed
imposed fishing restrictions post-spill
gptkbp:flag gptkb:Liberia
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:oil
North Slope crude oil
gptkbp:funding allocated for cleanup
gptkbp:government_response gptkb:Alaska_Department_of_Environmental_Conservation
gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard
federal and state agencies
difficulties in cleanup due to weather
declaration of disaster
gptkbp:has_education environmental awareness campaigns
gptkbp:historical_significance significant event in environmental history
major environmental disaster
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:Valdez,_Alaska
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Exxon Valdez
gptkbp:impact gptkb:tourism
fishing industry
marine life
gptkbp:international_relations discussions initiated
gptkbp:international_response global attention
gptkbp:investigates government investigations into the spill
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Prince_William_Sound
gptkbp:is_monitored_by established
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1986
gptkbp:legal_issue class action lawsuits
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Oil_Pollution_Act_of_1990
gptkbp:legislation_influence gptkb:Oil_Pollution_Act_of_1990
gptkbp:length 299 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Prince_William_Sound
gptkbp:long_term_monitoring ongoing monitoring of affected areas
gptkbp:major_city various agreements
Exxon Mobil settled for 1 billion USD
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
extensive media coverage
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:salmon
sea otters
seabirds
herring
fish populations
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Alaska
March 24, 1989
gptkbp:oil_persistence oil persisted in the environment for years
gptkbp:oil_recovery partial
gptkbp:oil_recovery_rate less than 10%
gptkbp:oil_spill_preparedness increased focus on oil spill preparedness
gptkbp:oil_spill_prevention enhanced regulations
gptkbp:oil_spill_research funded by government
gptkbp:oil_spill_response led to improvements in oil spill response technology
gptkbp:oil_spill_response_plan developed
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Exxon_Corporation
gptkbp:penalty_shootout Exxon Mobil fined 125 million USD
gptkbp:pet_policy conducted
wildlife rescue operations conducted
gptkbp:public_awareness environmental issues
increased awareness of oil spill risks
gptkbp:public_perception negative
gptkbp:public_policy_changes influenced by disaster
gptkbp:public_reaction high
significant public outcry
gptkbp:reform prompted by incident
led to legal reforms in environmental law
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance increased safety measures
stricter regulations on oil transport
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:oil_and_gas_industry
gptkbp:research ongoing
numerous conducted
numerous studies on oil spill effects
prompted scientific research on oil spills
gptkbp:responds_to gptkb:Oil_Pollution_Act_of_1990
gptkbp:response_time years
several hours
immediate
gptkbp:responsible_company gptkb:Exxon_Mobil
gptkbp:responsible_party gptkb:Exxon_Corporation
gptkbp:restoration ongoing efforts
initiatives started
efforts for environmental restoration ongoing
gptkbp:safety_measures increased
gptkbp:sister_ship Exxon New Orleans
gptkbp:spill_area over 1,300 miles of coastline
gptkbp:spill_area_affected over 1,300 miles of coastline
gptkbp:spill_date March 24, 1989
gptkbp:spill_location gptkb:Prince_William_Sound
gptkbp:spill_response_organization Exxon Shipping Company
gptkbp:spill_response_plan development of spill response plans
gptkbp:spilled_amount 11 million gallons of crude oil
gptkbp:spillway_type 11 million gallons
approximately 260,000 barrels
approximately 11 million gallons
gptkbp:volume_spilled 11 million gallons
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:significant
devastating