How did the Exxon Valdez effect the food web?

The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 had a devastating impact on the marine food web in Prince William Sound. The spill contaminated the habitat of key species, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, leading to declines in their populations. The oil disrupted the reproductive success of these organisms and affected the species that preyed on them, resulting in a cascading effect throughout the ecosystem. Additionally, the long-term contamination of sediments and the food sources for many organisms continued to hinder recovery for years after the spill.