Question

In “Prince William’s Oily Mess: A Tale of Recovery,” the author states that, “Prince William Sound has made a remarkable recovery from a severe injury, but it remains an ecosystem in transition.” Analyze how the author supports this statement throughout the text. Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Answer 1

Immediately after the explosion, workers from BP and Transocean (the rig operators), and many government agencies tried to control the spread of the oil to beaches and other coastal ecosystems using floating booms to contain surface oil and chemical oil dispersants to break it down underwater. Additionally, numerous scientists and researchers descended upon the Gulf region to gather data. Researchers are still trying to understand the spill and its impact on marine life, the Gulf coast, and human communities.Step-by-step explanation: