Your Signature Is Needed: Disney Cruise and other villains could destroy our coral reefs

Once upon a time, under the sea… There was a serene and tranquil aquatic haven filled with ancient coral reef castles, nested beneath limestone cliffs, overlooking sparkling turquoise waters, and thriving with abundant biodiversity. Once upon a time, under the sea… There was a serene and tranquil aquatic haven filled with ancient coral reef castles, nested beneath limestone cliffs, overlooking sparkling turquoise waters, and thriving with abundant biodiversity. Vibrant pink and orange algae sway and swish gracefully with the current. Bright tropical fish with shimmering scales flutter about. Intricate crustaceans scurry upon the ocean floor. Exotic marine creatures live harmoniously together among ancient coral reef castles beneath crystalline turquoise waves. Although this enchanted place sounds like something make-believe straight out of a fictional Disney movie, Lighthouse Point is a very real place that exists at the southernmost tip of the island Eleuthera in The Bahamas. But sadly, the true life version of this story doesn't have a fairy tale happy ending. Enter the villain: Disney itself! Disney Cruise, to be exact. Yes, that's right, Friend -- the corporate curator of magical wonders is responsible for RUINING this treasured coral reef habitat with the construction of its $250 MILLION cruise ship pier, demolishing precious marine resources and threatening several endangered species that flourish there. Coral reefs around the world are vanishing quickly. Still, for the cruise industry, corporate profits come first, Friend — so Friends of the Earth is committed to defending these iconic underwater colonies from suffering the same fate as Lighthouse Point. But we can't SAVE coral reefs without strong public support from environmentalists like you. [Will you let the cruise industry continue to destroy our precious coral reefs -- OR will you step up and take action right now?]( [SIGN THE PETITION]( Coral reefs are known as the rainforests of the sea due to their critical role in the ocean ecosystem. Home to bright, tropical aquatic life, these stunning destinations attract tourists from all over the world -- that's exactly why Big Cruise wants to EXPLOIT these natural wonders for cash. When cruise ships invade, they bring in massive vessel traffic, emit harmful pollutants, dump toxic waste, and carelessly bulldoze over these magnificent structures -- with no regard for the damage to our oceans, our environment, marine life, and local communities. More coral reefs are in URGENT DANGER of vanishing, Friend. That's why Friends of the Earth is fighting back against these corporate bullies to protect our oceans and defend coral reefs. We're demanding that Big Cruise is held accountable for its environmental destruction and industrial-scale pollution IMMEDIATELY. But we won't have a meaningful impact on protecting these ecologically treasured structures unless we can demonstrate strong public support. Here's where environmentalists like you are absolutely CRITICAL to the fight: [We need 5,401 more signatures by 11:59 P.M. to DEMAND that the EPA rein in cruise ship pollution NOW. We're counting on you to step up today before the last of our ocean's coral reefs are WIPED OUT by Big Cruise's corporate greed. Are you with us, Friend?]( [SIGN THE PETITION]( Thanks for using your voice, Friends of the Earth Contact Us: Friends of the Earth U.S. Washington, D.C. | Berkeley, CA PO Box 7010 Merrifield, VA 22116-7010 1-877-843-8687 [Contact us](foe.org/about-us/contact/) Email Preferences: [Click here to unsubscribe]( Learn more: www.foe.org/news www.foe.org/about-us www.foeaction.org Connect: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Flickr]( © 2024, Friends of the Earth. All Rights Reserved. [supporter]