Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
The cruise ship industry is steadily rebounding following several temporary shutdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, according to AAA. In fact, two of the world’s largest cruise operators, Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruises, both reported record bookings in early April after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lifted its COVID-19 notice against cruise travel on March 30.
As the cruise ship industry continues to bounce back, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says there is an increasing concern about the environmental impacts of waste discharges from cruise ships. VERIFY viewer Brandy recently sent us an email asking if cruise ships dump waste into the ocean.
THE QUESTION
Do cruise ships dump waste into the ocean?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, cruise ships dump waste into the ocean. However, each ship must follow …