Dear Friend,

This isn’t the news I wanted to share. In the last two years alone, OVER A QUARTER of the Florida manatee population
has been wiped out.

I’ll get straight to the point. Manatees are starving to death, Friend. In fact, the last few years have been the deadliest on record for these gentle sea cows. That’s because our oceans are growing more and more
polluted by the day. The pollution feeds algae-blooms and dead zones, which are
decimating the seagrass that manatees need to survive. Yet industries like Big
Cruise continue to recklessly dump toxic wastewater into the ocean, endangering
marine life, coastal communities, and the planet. It’s time to hold Big Cruise accountable before the damage is irreversible.
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As you read this, cruise ships are dumping polluted wastewater in manatee
habitats. Wastewater pollutants can trigger algal blooms so thick that they
block the sunlight needed for seagrass to grow. But manatees need to eat a
whopping 10% of their body weight a day to be healthy. Without access to the seagrass they need, manatees don’t stand a chance against
Big Polluters.

Even more, cruise pollution affects coastal communities that rely on these
waters! That’s why I’m reaching out to you. If we don’t act soon, the damage to
our oceans and the marine life and communities that rely on them could be
irreversible. It’s time to hold Big Cruise accountable and fight for our oceans,
wildlife, coastal communities, and the future of our planet. Will you stand with
us today before our planet’s waters are destroyed?


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[[link removed]]It’s not news that the cruise industry is raking in profits at the expense of
our planet. Cruise ships can be the size of entire city blocks. And every day cruises can emit the same amount of pollution as a million cars. An overwhelming majority of these ships are run off cheaper, heavy, dirty fuel
that fills the air with extreme amounts of particulate matter. These pollutants
can worsen respiratory illnesses like asthma and even contribute to acid rain.
That means cruise ships are directly impacting human health just to save a buck!

Big Cruise is crossing the line, plain and simple. Its negligent dumping
practices amount to MILLIONS of gallons of pollution. That’s contributing to
seagrass loss.

Believe it or not, seagrass is a vital plant for surrounding communities and our
planet. Seagrass beds store almost a fifth of the world’s oceanic carbon. That carbon storage helps keep us safe from some of the worst impacts of
climate change. And as sea levels rise, these plants also help protect coastal
communities from storm surges.

But cruise ship pollution isn’t just leading to dying seagrass. It directly
impacts wildlife, too. When these mammoth ships travel close to shore, they
churn up sand and contaminants. These practices harm water quality. And they can cause marine wildlife to suffocate from lack of oxygen.

What’s more, Big Cruise’s negligence harms coastal communities. The water
pollution drives away fish and other marine animals they rely on. That’s not to
mention the serious health risks and climate pollution associated with cruise ships’ air
emissions. Big Cruise is literally toxifying our planet’s air, waters, and the ecosystems they rely on -- all for the sake
of profit. How long will we let it get away with this?

We have to stop the cruise industry’s reckless practices for the sake of
wildlife, people, and the planet. Rush your $27 donation before the damage is
irreversible!

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[[link removed]]We’re at a tipping point, Friend. Big Cruise has massive
resources that put it in control of the story right now. If we don’t change the
narrative soon, we could reach a point of no return when it comes to the health
of our planet.

Friends of the Earth is doing everything in our power to fight back against Big
Polluters and ensure a better future for our planet. We are working to expose
the large cruise industry for the polluting, greenwashing industry that it truly
is by calling out all of its polluting ways and helping communities expose the
industry as it continues to expand. At the same time, we’re pushing the EPA to
regulate cruise ships. But we’re up against powerful foes like Big Cruise. These
massive companies will stop at nothing to get their pay day. And our oceans,
wildlife, and planet are paying the price.

That’s why we have to hold Big Cruise accountable. Its toxic air and wastewater
emissions are causing severe harm to animals, people, and the planet. Without
action, Big Cruise companies like Carnival Corp. will continue to recklessly dump toxic wastewater into our ocean waters. And we could see the degradation of one of the few tools we have to slow down
some of the impacts of climate change. We need your help to stop them and ensure a healthy future for our planet,
Friend.

Your membership support today will go a long way towards standing up against Big
Polluters and fighting for a healthy and just planet. We’ve set an ambitious
goal of $3,980 today to fuel this work -- but we’re falling short. If just 1 of
every 9 activists reading this contributes, we can reach our goal to stand up
for vulnerable species and the planet. Will you donate $27 today and join us in
this fight?

Don’t let Big Cruise put profit over people and our planet. Donate $27 today and
help us reach our $3,980 goal before midnight!

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[[link removed]]Standing with you,
Marcie Keever
Oceans & vessels program director,
Friends of the Earth

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