Biography
Riki Ott, PhD is a marine toxicologist, author, and former commercial fisher. She was one of the first people on the scene during the Exxon Valdez oil spill, when millions of gallons of crude oil were discharged into the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska. For 23 years, she has been the voice and face of efforts for justice.
She is the featured character in the award-winning film BLACK WAVE: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez, a documentary that tells the tale of the battle between commercial fishers against the largest corporation in the world, Exxon-Mobil. She is the author of Sound Truth and Corporate Myth$: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and Not One Drop: Promises, Betrayal, and Courage in the Wake of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (Chelsea Green, 2008).
Riki lives in Cordova, Alaska.
Other Resources
Sample flyer for the film Black Wave. Customized for your screening upon request.
Sample flyer for speaking engagements. Customized for your event upon request.
Photos – Photos of the author and Prince William Sound are available on request. Contact us for high resolution files.
The Campaign to Legalize Democracy
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Order Riki's Books
Individual copies of Riki's books can be ordered through Chelsea Green. Order the film Black Wave through Bull Frog Films.Books for Educators
We have a surplus of Riki's book Sound Truth and Corporate Myths. These books are available by the pallet to non-profits and educators free of charge - you pay only for shipping. Contact us for details.(Please note: One pallet of books contains 800 copies. For individual copies please use the link above. If you would like to purchase a case of Sound Truth books, click here.)