Legislators Promote Better Ocean Stewardship with Introduction of Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2004

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: April 1, 2004 | Copyright information

WASHINGTON, April 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Ocean Conservancy applauds the bi-partisan group of legislators led by Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), California Congressman Sam Farr (D- 17th), and Connecticut Congressman Christopher Shays (R-4th) for introducing the Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2004. As cruise ships have continued to grow in popularity, capacity and number, so has their impact on our ocean ecosystems. This new measure will establish clear and reasonable environmental standards for a largely unregulated industry.

The cruise ships of today carry thousands of passengers, and produce ...

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