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Can someone give be a summary of The Exxon Valdez Oil spill, and give your point of view describing the role of ethics in the case study?

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Role of ethics in the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill are examined.

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The Exxon Valdez incident is considered among the worst environmental disasters of all time. In 1989, an oil tanker owned by Exxon ran into reefs off the coast of Prince William Sound, a pristine coastline with abundant fish and wildlife. The tanker spilled 10.8 million gallons of crude oil into the sea. The environment is still recovering.

The main ethical issue surrounding the Exxon Valdez was the fitness of the captain. He had a history ...

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