The city of San Diego and SeaWorld have settled their lawsuit in which city officials alleged the park failed to pay more than $12.2 million in rent, late fees and interest.

The city of San Diego and SeaWorld have reached an $8.8 million settlement agreement in a dispute between the two over more than $12 million in unpaid rent and fees incurred by the theme park during the pandemic,

Some environmental advocates say SeaWorld routinely discharges plastic caps, wires, trash and other chemical-covered debris into Mission Bay in violation of its fireworks permit.