Visitor arrivals surged while sewage infrastructure failed to keep pace.
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Thomas Despin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2026
Temperatures are at record highs, currents are shifting and stronger storms wash more pollutants into the water, including sewage and fertilizers, which can trigger huge algae blooms.
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