In Key West, testing shows cruise ships stir up as much sediment as a hurricane

March 05, 2025
Tests show the amount of sediment stirred up by large cruise ships often exceeds EPA standards and can damage the marine environment.

Tests in Key West show sediment stirred up by cruise ships, which can harm marine life, routinely exceed federal standards. Key West has responded by suspending the tests.

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