What effects do cruise ships have on sea animals?

Again a simple term but of huge relevance in the cruise ship context. Cruise ships are known for their entertainment value. read more

I have never been on a cruise ship but, I’m sure that there would be loads of waste, oil spills and pollution in the water/ocean/sea. it is very sad to see all the rubbish in the water and that the mammals/se animals have to swim in it and also die from it being caught around their neck, or from them accidentally eating it. read more

At the same time, the cruise ships have become bigger and bigger. The Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean, which is home to 5402 passengers, is a true floating city, with restaurants and attractions of all kinds. read more

The letting out of the ballast water from the cruise ships is a major cause of cruise pollution. Since the ballast water contains microbes and micro-organisms in addition to vegetation and other sea-animals, the pollution aspect is mainly caused to the local species and marine life. read more