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**What was done at the time to fix the problem? ** Shoreline assessment was a prerequisite for the implementation of any beach cleanup. Cleanup operations were scheduled around specific activities such as seal haul out activity, seal pupping, eagle nesting, fish spawning, fishing seasons, and other significant events as much as possible.

**Was this the best solution? ** The best solution was to clear out the oil and make it cleaner for the living organisms to live on healthily.

**What measures have been put in place to stop it happening in the future? ** In the aftermath of the Exxon Valdez accident, ExxonMobil redoubled its long-time commitment to safeguard the environment, employees and operating communities worldwide. To improve oil-spill prevention, ExxonMobil has, for example:
 * Changes ExxonMobil has made to prevent another accident like Valdez **

· Modified tanker routes · Instituted drug and alcohol testing programs for safety sensitive positions · Restricted safety-sensitive positions to employees with no history of substance abuse · Implemented more extensive periodic assessment of ExxonMobil vessels and facilities · Strengthened training programs for vessel captains and pilots and · Applied new technology to improve vessel navigation and ensure the integrity of oil containment systems BIBLIOGRAPHY: [] []

By jasmin savannah