Beach/Oceanfront pollution

Many recent articles about  pollution around some of the Islands are leading me to question  my choice for retirement over such areas as Panama,and Peru.  Has the tourist industry begun to destroy the nature of the Islands?

nb : I am talking about the pollution caused by the latest round of really bad storms

@WanderingCarpenter I've slightly modified your post, to make it understandable by everyone

Thank You,
Upon reflecting, I did not originally word it correctly. Your edit is more in line with my question as My concern is about the havoc that nature had caused and how long it may take to recover.

Sincerely,
Derek.

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