Have you heard of The Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989? The Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and spilled approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil, creating a devastating ecological catastrophe. The oil contaminated over 1,300 miles of coastline, leaving a lasting mark on the pristine wilderness of Alaska. The human and financial toll of the Exxon Valdez disaster was also immense. Despite the extensive and expensive cleanup efforts, the long-term effects of the