Testing in key west shows that cruise ships stir up as much sediment as hurricanes, raising concerns over water quality and its impact on marine life. Local officials have reacted to the findings with mixed responses regarding water monitoring.

A cruise ship with more than 2,000 passengers that docked in key west.

A member of the key west Committee for Safer Cleaner Ships discussing water quality.

Marine researcher who presented turbidity test results to the key west city commission.

A fishing guide concerned about the impact of turbidity on water quality.

Mayor of key west who commented on the city’s transparency regarding water quality.