Why The Risk Of An Oil Tanker Spill Doesn't Keep B.C's Marine Response Up At Night

Asked to name the last major oil tanker spill, most British Columbians can at least summon the Exxon Valdez.

That spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1989 – 10.8 million gallons  (257,000 bbls) – was small compared to other spills around the world. It does not rank among the top 10, or even top 30 worst oil spills.

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