In Key West, Florida, an ongoing environmental concern revolves around the influx of cruise ships and their impact on local water quality. Despite previous attempts to restrict cruise ship access, a compromise allows one ship per day to dock. Local officials have begun monitoring turbidity levels—an indicator of water clarity affected by sediment stirred up by the vessels. Recent findings revealed numerous instances where these levels surpassed EPA regulations, heightening worries about the ecological ramifications on the island's marine environment.
In Key West, a local marine researcher reported more than 30 instances where turbidity levels from cruise ships exceeded EPA limits, raising environmental concerns.
Arlo Haskell emphasizes the relationship between large vessels and water sedimentation, noting how these ships can create substantial clouds of silt in the harbor.
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