In a landmark decision, Monterey, California became the only city in the state to effectively ban cruise ships from its waters after a teenager-led effort aimed at safeguarding the ecosystem. Despite the technicalities of the council's move, the absence of cruise liners has been felt economically across local businesses dependent on tourist foot traffic. While environmentalists hailed this resolution as a significant victory, tensions rose as the cruise industry expressed disappointment over the decision, highlighting the contrasting priorities of ecological sustainability versus economic growth.
Protect Monterey Bay, the student group, countered the association with its appeal to the council. "We have thousands upon thousands of tourists who visit and look at our beautiful bay."
The decision was a win for environmentalists worried that the dozen or so ships that used the city's ports each year were a ticking time bomb for mistakes that could endanger marine life.
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