Joseph Darville reflects on the loss of dolphins off Grand Bahama, stating, "You don't see them now; the jetskis go by and frighten them off. There's a lot going on. It's a tragedy and continues to be a tragedy." His deep concern is for the rich marine habitat that has declined due to human activity, echoing the ongoing environmental degradation affecting the island's ecosystem.
Darville expresses worry about the expansion of tourism, stating, "I'm worried that the big cruise lines and developers will come in and eat what's left of our country." The scheduled opening of Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key resort intensifies these fears, with the potential influx of millions of tourists threatening the fragile ecology of Grand Bahama.
Critics highlight the environmental risks posed by the new carnival resort, emphasizing that Celebration Key will "bring up to an additional 4 million people a year to the island, with four of its ships able to dock simultaneously." Such a significant increase in tourists raises serious concerns about pollution and the preservation of local ecosystems.
Campaigners warn that these large-scale developments, including Celebration Key, represent a new threat to the Bahamas' delicate marine environment. Cruise companies have already spent over $1.5 billion on land in the Caribbean since 2019, prompting fears of further commercial exploitation and environmental degradation.
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