Today , the still - leaking Exxon Valdez was refloated and made a 30-mile journey to Naked Island for temporary repairs . Exxon has settled only two so far. Twenty - two million gallons had been transferred . Ten million gallons of crude were spilled , covering 2,600 square miles , soiling 800 miles of beach , and killing thousands of animals . The island has surrendered . The flow of Alaskan oil , which had been cut by 60 % , is returning to normal . Exxon , which continues to search for a dry dock for repairs , has provided money to defend Prince Rupert hatcheries . Five US Navy oil skimmers are at work . One hundred claims and at least 14 lawsuits have been filed against the island .
Today , the still - leaking Exxon Valdez was refloated and made a 30-mile journey to Naked Island for temporary repairs . Twenty - two million gallons had been transferred . Ten million gallons of crude were spilled , covering 2,600 square miles , soiling 800 miles of beach , and killing thousands of animals . The island has surrendered . The flow of Alaskan oil , which had been cut by 60 % , is returning to normal . Exxon , which continues to search for a dry dock for repairs , has provided money to defend Prince Rupert hatcheries . Five US Navy oil skimmers are at work . One hundred claims and at least 14 lawsuits have been filed against the island .