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Viewfinder: Carnival Cruise Ships Are Reportedly Still Dumping Waste Into Oceans Despite a Felony Conviction

Author:: Pacific Standard Staff
Publish date:: Apr 19, 2019

The Carnival Sensation cruise ship is seen at Port Miami on April 18th, 2019, in Miami, Florida. Reports indicate that Carnival Corporation repeatedly broke environmental laws even during its first year of being on probation after being convicted of systematically violating environmental laws.
(Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Viewfinder is Pacific Standard's daily photo feature, showcasing one image from the news.

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